Environmental crime Archives

A new worldwide movement aims to safeguard the rights of nature

Desk ReporterJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026January 11, 202642

When the Amazon becomes a legal person 2026 is going to be marked as the year of a historic legal change in the fight to protect the environment. The demand for the rights of nature that environmentalists have pushed for over the past few decades is finally becoming a reality.......

Environment Protection

Carbon-Direct Air Capture is about to become economically viable

Desk ReporterNovember 13, 2025November 16, 2025

November 13, 2025November 16, 2025112

Carbon Capture: Carbon-Direct Air Capture is about to become economically viable Direct Air Capture (DAC) is no longer just a theoretical solution to climate change; it has become a viable technology for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. With new innovations, scale-up projects, and huge governments investments, this technology......

Bangladesh

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, 2025150

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......

Bangladesh

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

Desk ReporterSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025108

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......

Bangladesh

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

Desk ReporterAugust 17, 2025

August 17, 202583

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......

Environmental crime

Coastal zones under climate threat: Forest protection needs urgent action

Desk ReporterJune 23, 2025June 30, 2025

June 23, 2025June 30, 202572

Coastal zones under climate threat: Forest protection needs urgent action Staff Reporter, GreenPage | Dhaka, 23 June 2025 Bangladesh’s coastal forests protect against disasters and support biodiversity, community livelihoods, and ecological balance. Protecting these forests is indispensable for the survival of coastal populations facing the mounting threats of climate change.......

Bangladesh

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke

Desk ReporterApril 20, 2025April 21, 2025

April 20, 2025April 21, 202590

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke Illegal brick kilns have become a serious threat to the environment in different parts of Bangladesh. Unapproved brick kilns are harming the environment and hindering the government’s revenue collection. The environment is heavily polluted from burning wood, tires,......

Bangladesh

Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health

Desk ReporterApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025April 8, 202555

Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health Water pollution is caused in water bodies by human activities. Water bodies refer to lakes, rivers, seas, and groundwater. The presence of pollutants in water in the natural environment is called water pollution. If inadequately treated wastewater accumulates......

Bangladesh

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling

Desk ReporterMarch 30, 2025April 1, 2025

March 30, 2025April 1, 2025112

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling The Kohelia River flows through Kalamarchhara, Matarbari and Dhalghata in Moheshkhali Upazila of Cox’s Bazar. It has been flowing at its own pace with the tides for ages. In its heyday, Kohelia was a rushing stream.......

Bangladesh

Twenty-one environmental organizations form a human chain to protect rivers in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMarch 27, 2025

March 27, 2025136

Twenty-one environmental organizations form a human chain to protect rivers in Bangladesh Twenty-one Bangladeshi environmental organizations have made 11 demands, including the clearing and cleaning of all rivers and canals nationwide. The 21 organizations, including Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), BARCIK, Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS), Association for Land Reform......

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