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

Desk ReporterSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025September 4, 202578

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, 202588

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, 202587

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, 202566

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, 202590

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, 202579

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, 2025142

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, 202594

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, 2025300

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, 2025178

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......

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