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Global plastics talks have collapsed as countries are deeply divided

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025August 29, 202561

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, 202578

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, 202571

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......

Savar Declared Bangladesh’s First “Degraded Airshed”: A Wake-Up Call on Air Pollution

Desk ReporterAugust 24, 2025August 24, 2025

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025112

Savar Declared Bangladesh’s First “Degraded Airshed”: A Wake-Up Call on Air Pollution By GreenPage Reporter In an unprecedented move, the Department of Environment (DoE) last Sunday officially designated Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, as a “degraded airshed” — the first of its kind in Bangladesh. The declaration comes as......

The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection?

Desk ReporterAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025

August 23, 2025August 23, 202577

The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection? Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and water scarcity—today’s world seems engulfed in an unprecedented environmental crisis. Global leaders are seeking technological solutions such as reducing carbon emissions, adopting renewable energy, and improving waste management. Yet, the question remains: are these measures......

Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2025August 23, 2025

August 21, 2025August 23, 2025263

Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees Researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a biodegradable battery using tree trunks and zinc, offering an eco-friendly alternative to harmful lithium-ion batteries. Eco-friendly batteries decompose in months without leaving harmful chemicals, making them perfect for medical implants, wearable devices, and......

Planet over Plastic

Desk ReporterAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025157

Planet over Plastic Sunita Narain More than recycling is needed to tackle plastic pollution. Summary The world is urging a significant agreement on plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for a strategy that goes beyond recycling. The agreement focuses on reducing plastic production, tackling toxic chemicals in manufacturing, and enhancing waste......

High Levels of Lead in Children’s Bodies: Pollution Spreading from Cosmetics as Well

Desk ReporterAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025August 19, 202550

High Levels of Lead in Children’s Bodies: Pollution Spreading from Cosmetics as Well In Bangladesh, concerns about lead in the human body have persisted for years, and new findings are making the situation increasingly alarming. A recent study has revealed that the lead levels in children’s blood in Dhaka are......

A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil

Desk ReporterAugust 18, 2025August 19, 2025

August 18, 2025August 19, 202588

A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil A rare plant species in the Philippines, Rinorea niccolifera, absorbs nickel from the soil. Sometimes its leaves absorb up to 18,000 ppm (parts per million) of nickel. Nickel is a heavy metal that is highly toxic, leading to......

Bangladesh rejects draft global plastics treaty, demands tougher measures against pollution

Desk ReporterAugust 17, 2025

August 17, 202563

Bangladesh rejects draft global plastics treaty, demands tougher measures against pollution Bangladesh criticized the latest draft of the global plastics treaty as weak and insufficient. They stated it lacks supply-side measures and does not address the full life cycle of plastic, failing to meet the standards of the UN Environment......

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