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Ang Qing

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Ang Qing covers the environment and sustainability at The Straits Times. She started as a journalist in 2015 at The New Paper, before graduating from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a bachelor’s in anthropology and law, and a master’s on the social impacts of technology. Qing is passionate about telling stories about vulnerable, voiceless and forgotten people and things. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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Hotter weather in Singapore: Are you at risk?

People shield themselves from the sun during a hot day at the Merlion Park on March 26.
People shield themselves from the sun during a hot day at the Merlion Park on March 26.

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.
In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

Long Island project: Govt planning to start preparatory works in East Coast

The reclaimed land – tentatively dubbed Long Island – will stretch from Tanah Merah to Marina East.
The reclaimed land – tentatively dubbed Long Island – will stretch from Tanah Merah to Marina East.

Blue recycling bins in Tiong Bahru estate to vanish for almost three months

Overflowing blue recycling bins seen in Tiong Bahru in March.
Overflowing blue recycling bins seen in Tiong Bahru in March.

2025 a year of weather extremes for S’pore, with hottest June and November on record logged: Report

Singapore experienced 29 days of high heat stress in 2025, up from 21 days in 2024.
Singapore experienced 29 days of high heat stress in 2025, up from 21 days in 2024.

What do reactions to peregrine falcons, tapirs, crows, cicadas tell of S’poreans’ links to nature?

The differential treatment of animals such as the falcons, tapir, cicadas and crows highlights the tricky relationship that Singapore residents have with wildlife.
The differential treatment of animals such as the falcons, tapir, cicadas and crows highlights the tricky relationship that Singapore residents have with wildlife.

Muslim community in Singapore grateful for peace of mind and heart during Ramadan: Faishal Ibrahim 

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim greeting congregants at Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Sultan on March 21.
Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim greeting congregants at Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Sultan on March 21.

Website launched to help people find beverage container return machines for 10-cent refund

Under the scheme, consumers pay a 10-cent deposit for bottled and canned drinks that range from 150ml to 3 litres.
Under the scheme, consumers pay a 10-cent deposit for bottled and canned drinks that range from 150ml to 3 litres.

Hotter weather due to El Nino expected in Singapore from July, says Met service

South-east Asia could also be hit by a more intense El Nino than previous years, according to some international weather scientists.
South-east Asia could also be hit by a more intense El Nino than previous years, according to some international weather scientists.

Economic risk of climate change increasingly relevant for S’pore, also creates opportunities: Indranee

People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.
People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.

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