Desk Reporter, Author at The Green Page

Thoughts on World Bicycle Day

Desk ReporterJune 2, 2026June 4, 2026

June 2, 2026June 4, 202650

World Bicycle Day is coming on 3 June. The United Nations designated 3rd June as “World Bicycle Day” by a resolution adopted at its 72nd regular session on 12 April 2018. Since then, the day has been observed worldwide with due respect. Since its invention, the bicycle has not remained......

Congo Ebola Outbreak 2026: Environmental Disaster and Global Zoonotic Threat

Desk ReporterJune 1, 2026June 2, 2026

June 1, 2026June 2, 202664

In a worrying international decision in May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the newly spreading deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). More than 80 people have already died from this virus in remote, forest‑adjacent......

Dhaka’s ‘Heat Island’ Impact: The Modern Miyawaki Model of Urban Afforestation for Temperature Control

Desk ReporterMay 31, 2026May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026May 31, 202668

The severe heatwave in May 2026 again reminds us that Dhaka city is gradually becoming an uninhabitable urban heat island. Because of unplanned concrete buildings, lack of vegetation, and excessive traffic, Dhaka’s temperature is 4 to 5 degrees Celsius higher than the surrounding rural areas. To tackle this climate crisis,......

Amazon Rainforest 2026: Organized Crime and an Environmental Tipping Point

Desk ReporterMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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The Amazon rainforest, long called the lungs of the Earth, is now going through its toughest period in history. Several joint reports by international environmental organizations published in May 2026 shows that the Amazon is not only being destroyed by climate change but has also become a haven for organized......

Green Maritime: Commercial voyage of hydrogen and ammonia‑powered cargo ships in 2026

Desk ReporterMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026

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About 90% of global trade by volume is transported by ships. Yet this vast shipping industry is responsible for roughly 3% of global carbon emissions because vessels burn highly polluting heavy fuel oil (bunker fuel). In May 2026, strict environmental rules from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) triggered a new......

2026 Global Plastic Treaty: International diplomatic tug of war to save the oceans

Desk ReporterMay 27, 2026May 29, 2026

May 27, 2026May 29, 202677

Plastic pollution worldwide has reached such a level that microplastic particles are being found from polar ice to human blood. To stop this global scourge, efforts have been underway since 2022 under the United Nations to create a legally binding “Global Plastic Treaty.” As of the latest information in May......

Coastal drinking water crisis: Salinity intrusion versus sustainable technology

Desk ReporterMay 25, 2026

May 25, 202661

In 2026 the drinking water crisis in the coastal areas of southwestern Bangladesh, especially in the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat has turned into a humanitarian disaster. Sea level has risen and successive cyclones have caused saline intrusion into both groundwater and surface water sources. As a result,......

Breakthrough in fuel‑free energy storage: DNA‑inspired molecular technology set to challenge lithium batteries

Desk ReporterMay 24, 2026May 25, 2026

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The biggest challenge in today’s world for combating the impacts of climate change and achieving net‑zero carbon emissions is storing energy in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Conventional lithium‑ion batteries place long‑term strain on the environment because their raw materials are difficult to extract from mines and complex to......

The 2026 Fuel Crisis and Sustainable Solutions: The Imperativeness of a Green Economy in Bangladesh’s Industrial Sector

Desk ReporterMay 22, 2026

May 22, 202650

Due to current global geopolitics and instability in the Middle East, fuel and oil prices in the international market have skyrocketed. This has had a direct impact on the economy of Bangladesh. Due to the gas and diesel crisis, load shedding in industrial areas and production costs have increased by......

Unprecedented Pre‑Monsoon Rainfall in 2026: A New Face of Climate Change in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 21, 2026May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026116

Historically, April and May in Bangladesh have always meant intense heat, dry conditions, and occasional Nor’wester storms. But the current picture of April and May in 2026 has completely upended that familiar pattern. Severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, and persistent rainfall have made this year’s pre‑monsoon season one of the wettest in......

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