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Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2025August 23, 2025

August 21, 2025August 23, 2025232

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

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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

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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, 202586

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, 202561

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......

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste

Desk ReporterAugust 16, 2025August 17, 2025

August 16, 2025August 17, 202583

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste Due to the record amount of plastic produced daily, with less than 10% recycled, we need to reconsider our approach to recycling. Over 90% of the world’s plastic is not recycled, highlighting the seriousness of the pollution crisis. Less than......

Drought Threatens Increased Tree Mortality

Desk ReporterAugust 15, 2025August 16, 2025

August 15, 2025August 16, 202547

Drought Threatens Increased Tree Mortality: Earth to Grow Heavier with Warmth Trees stand as nature’s quiet guardians. They offer shade, call forth the rains, hold the soil firmly in place, and gift us oxygen for breathing. Yet, intensifying droughts are gradually draining the strength of these quiet protectors. A global......

A cycle rally was held at Dhaka University on the occasion of International Youth Day.

Desk ReporterAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025

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A cycle rally was held at Dhaka University on the occasion of International Youth Day. Yesterday, August 12, 2025, was International Youth Day. A cycle rally promoting cycling’s benefits and environmental awareness among youth was held in the Dhaka University area. The event, organized by the “Dhaka University Cycling Club,”......

Scientists denounce the Trump administration’s climate report as a ‘farce’ filled with misinformation

Desk ReporterAugust 11, 2025

August 11, 202555

Scientists denounce the Trump administration’s climate report as a ‘farce’ filled with misinformation Dharna Noor and Oliver Milman Experts argue that the report advocating for a significant reduction in climate regulations is based on established research but is also filled with misinformation about climate change, as produced by Trump administration officials. The......

Global Plastics Profile 2025

Desk ReporterAugust 8, 2025August 9, 2025

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Global Plastics Profile 2025: Where countries stand on capacity building, technical assistance and technology transfer kaifee Jawed, Shrotik Bose Developing countries are pushing for mandatory commitments from developed countries, while developed countries are talking about voluntary cooperation. Summary Developing countries and negotiating blocs are urging developed countries to commit to providing......

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