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Shabana Begum

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Shabana has been an environment, climate and science journalist at The Straits Times since 2020. She graduated from the NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Her areas of interest include the links between climate change and health, biodiversity, weather, natural hazards and food security. Through her stories, Shabana aspires to give a voice to the voiceless in the environment scene. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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BCRS operator says fraud taken seriously, after viral video of man repeatedly scanning same container

The man was seen depositing ineligible containers into a reverse vending machine after scanning an eligible can bearing the 10-cent deposit mark. 
The man was seen depositing ineligible containers into a reverse vending machine after scanning an eligible can bearing the 10-cent deposit mark. 

Heat from climate change, El Nino’s drought worsened Indonesia haze: Study

Volunteers spray water to extinguish a land fire at Terantang in Barito Kuala regency, South Kalimantan province, on Nov 7.
Volunteers spray water to extinguish a land fire at Terantang in Barito Kuala regency, South Kalimantan province, on Nov 7.

PUB trials rover to pump out flood water in inaccessible spaces ahead of year-end rainy season

A demo of PUB’s remote-controlled pump vehicle in a makeshift pool next to Pandan River in West Coast.
A demo of PUB’s remote-controlled pump vehicle in a makeshift pool next to Pandan River in West Coast.

Singapore’s stronger haze law could make non-compliant companies ‘corporate pariahs’

Experts said the law’s increased powers allowing Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores is another significant move.
Experts said the law’s increased powers allowing Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores is another significant move.

Mask distribution, haze shelters to cease by Nov 7; haze subsidy scheme to end from Nov 12

The distribution of haze masks will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7.
The distribution of haze masks will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7.

MPs raise questions on $20m fine, delay in strengthening haze law, in six-hour debate

With the changes, which were passed after a six-hour debate, the authorities here will have more tools to investigate and act against firms linked to fires in the region.
With the changes, which were passed after a six-hour debate, the authorities here will have more tools to investigate and act against firms linked to fires in the region.

Errant firms face $20m fine, blocked financial services under changes to S’pore haze law

The Bill to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will also allow Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores.
The Bill to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will also allow Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores.

S’pore will work with ASEAN members to establish haze centre, tackle root causes of haze: Grace Fu

The root cause of the haze blanketing Singapore and the region in September and October is the fires raging on forest and plantation land in Indonesia.
The root cause of the haze blanketing Singapore and the region in September and October is the fires raging on forest and plantation land in Indonesia.

Lower risk of transboundary haze affecting Singapore due to onset of inter-monsoon: NEA

Together with wetter conditions over Singapore and the nearby areas, the smoke haze situation for the Republic is expected to improve.
Together with wetter conditions over Singapore and the nearby areas, the smoke haze situation for the Republic is expected to improve.

Uncertainties in approvals and laws can significantly delay subsea cables for ASEAN Power Grid

For Singapore, importing greener electricity from the region is crucial for the country to reducing carbon emissions from its power sector.
For Singapore, importing greener electricity from the region is crucial for the country to reducing carbon emissions from its power sector.

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