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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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How heat-proof is your home? Nearly half of over 400 HDB flats are warmer than outdoors: Study

Residents tend to view heat as a condition to be lived with rather than a problem that must be actively addressed.
Residents tend to view heat as a condition to be lived with rather than a problem that must be actively addressed.

Mendaki schemes benefited more than 160,000 people in 2025, boosting AI use and training

In May, Mendaki will start a series of initiatives called Ready At Work to support Malay/Muslim job seekers in learning new skills and making informed career decisions.
In May, Mendaki will start a series of initiatives called Ready At Work to support Malay/Muslim job seekers in learning new skills and making informed career decisions.

Singapore plans to build up to 3 more hydrogen-ready natural gas power plants by 2032

Hydrogen is considered a clean fuel as it does not produce any planet-warming carbon dioxide when burned.
Hydrogen is considered a clean fuel as it does not produce any planet-warming carbon dioxide when burned.

Six-year study to protect Singapore’s south-west coast from rising seas to start in 2026

The south-west is the heart of Singapore’s industrial and shipping sector.
The south-west is the heart of Singapore’s industrial and shipping sector.

Saving giant clams in South-east Asia: Halt poaching, improve restoration, raise funds

The Boring giant clam, named after its ability to burrow into corals and other surfaces.
The Boring giant clam, named after its ability to burrow into corals and other surfaces.

After false starts and a muted launch, can beverage container return scheme improve recycling in S’pore?

One of the reverse vending machines that accept used drink containers carrying the “10c SG Return” logo, at an HDB void deck in Admiralty.
One of the reverse vending machines that accept used drink containers carrying the “10c SG Return” logo, at an HDB void deck in Admiralty.

Land half the size of Marina Bay expected to be reclaimed as part of Greater Southern Waterfront

Containers at Tanjong Pagar Terminal, Keppel Terminal, Brani Terminal on Pulau Brani and Sentosa Cove as viewed from The Pinnacle@Duxton on March 4, 2021.
Containers at Tanjong Pagar Terminal, Keppel Terminal, Brani Terminal on Pulau Brani and Sentosa Cove as viewed from The Pinnacle@Duxton on March 4, 2021.

Singapore and Cambodia sign rice trade agreement for food security

Under the memorandum of cooperation inked on April 10, the Cambodian government will support the sale of rice on mutually agreed terms upon request by Singapore’s government.
Under the memorandum of cooperation inked on April 10, the Cambodian government will support the sale of rice on mutually agreed terms upon request by Singapore’s government.

Who pays for a climate-ready Singapore? Navigating the multi-billion bill for adaptation efforts

To protect itself from rising sea levels alone, Singapore estimates that it must spend $100 billion over the long-term. 
To protect itself from rising sea levels alone, Singapore estimates that it must spend $100 billion over the long-term. 

How does heat affect the way we walk? New HTX tool tracks policemen’s gait to prevent heat illness

Ms Keller Chai and Dr Seng Kok Yong from the HTX Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise demonstrating the use of the heart rate monitor at the HTX XPLORE Lab on March 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Ms Keller Chai and Dr Seng Kok Yong from the HTX Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise demonstrating the use of the heart rate monitor at the HTX XPLORE Lab on March 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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