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US energy chief tells BBC that nuclear fusion will soon power the world

Desk ReporterSeptember 15, 2025September 16, 2025

September 15, 2025September 16, 202530

US energy chief tells BBC that nuclear fusion will soon power the world US Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke to BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt in an interview in Brussels. The US Energy Secretary told the BBC not to worry too much about planet-warming emissions, claiming that in five years,......

Safe Havens for Vultures: Bangladesh’s Unusual “Restaurants” Offer Hope for a Vanishing Species

Desk ReporterSeptember 12, 2025September 16, 2025

September 12, 2025September 16, 202528

Safe Havens for Vultures: Bangladesh’s Unusual “Restaurants” Offer Hope for a Vanishing Species GreenPage Report In the early morning light of Habiganj’s Rema–Kalenga forest, a group of 13 vultures descended on an unusual dining site. A “vulture restaurant” offers livestock carcasses free from harmful drugs that have nearly eliminated the......

The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 202537

The invisible impact of climate change By Martin Montague Climate change is not only damaging our planet; it is also threatening our mental health. Experts warn that it is putting us at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The situation is dire. Since the 1980s, days with temperatures......

The Crisis of Illegal Stone Mining in Sylhet: A Global Call for Sustainable Environmental Practices

Desk ReporterSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025September 5, 202545

The Crisis of Illegal Stone Mining in Sylhet: A Global Call for Sustainable Environmental Practices In Bangladesh’s Sylhet region, the Volaganj Quarry, home to the famous Shada Pathor (White Stone), has long been a cornerstone of local tourism and construction industries. Yet, the region has recently faced a disturbing surge......

Brazil will invest $1 billion in hydroelectric infrastructure to produce hydropower

Desk ReporterSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025September 4, 202538

Brazil will invest $1 billion in hydroelectric infrastructure to produce hydropower On August 15, 2025, Brazil’s electricity regulator, Aneel, announced an investment of about 5.5 billion reais ($1 billion) for building small and medium-sized hydroelectric dams. Aneel stated, “The auction includes 65 power plants with a total capacity of 815......

The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment

Desk ReporterSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025September 2, 202567

The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment Ratargul, Bangladesh’s only freshwater swamp forest, stands as a unique treasure of nature and biodiversity. Located in Gowainghat, Sylhet, this forest captivates visitors with its enchanting beauty. As tourists sail through the waters surrounded by Hijol and......

Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert

Desk ReporterAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

August 31, 2025August 31, 202558

Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert Chile’s Atacama Desert is extremely dry, with virtually no measurable rainfall. Although it is a coastal region, sea breezes blow inland. New technology could provide valuable drinking water from sea breezes. Fog traps are mesh screens that......

Global plastics talks have collapsed as countries are deeply divided

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025August 29, 202549

Global plastics talks have collapsed as countries are deeply divided Global talks to create a landmark agreement to end plastic pollution have failed again. From August 5-14, 2025, delegates from 179 countries and over 1,900 participants from 618 observer organizations, including scientists, environmentalists, and industry representatives, convened at the United......

Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process

Desk ReporterAugust 28, 2025August 29, 2025

August 28, 2025August 29, 202553

Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for an implemented or proposed project follows the following process. Screening This initial step determines whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant environmental impacts. If so, a full Environmental Impact Assessment is initiated. If not, the project......

Dhaka Loses Half of Its Trees and 60% of Water Bodies Over 44 Years

Desk ReporterAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025

August 26, 2025August 26, 202554

Dhaka Loses Half of Its Trees and 60% of Water Bodies Over 44 Years: Environmental Crisis Deepens Dhaka is undergoing a serious environmental crisis due to traffic congestion, population growth, and the loss of green spaces and water bodies. A study by the Change Initiative found that from 1980 to......

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