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The Global Crisis of ‘Forever Chemicals’ (PFAS) in Rainwater: A New Threat to Human Health

Desk ReporterJune 24, 2026June 25, 2026

June 24, 2026June 25, 202636

Once, rainwater was considered the purest form of water on Earth. But due to modern industrialization, that rainwater has now become severely contaminated with dangerous chemicals. A recent study by Stockholm University revealed that from Antarctica to the Tibetan Plateau, rainwater everywhere contains hazardous levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ or PFAS......

Biodiversity

The Silent Grip of Climate Change on Coastal Women’s Maternal Health: Salinity and the Preeclampsia Crisis

Desk ReporterJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202639

Women in Bangladesh’s coastal regions are among the largest and most silent victims of sea‑level rise caused by climate change. In coastal districts such as Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat, excessive salinity in drinking water has led to a dangerous increase in preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) among pregnant women.......

Environmental Problems

Women Leading PSF Management in Vamia: A Community Driven Model of Participatory Water Governance and Climate Action

Desk ReporterJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026139

In the climate-vulnerable coastal belt of Bangladesh, access to safe drinking water is not only a basic need but it is a daily struggle due to rising salinity, extreme weather events and shrinking freshwater resources. Mollapara is a neighborhood of about 250 families in Vamia village under Shyamnagar upazila of......

Environmental Problems

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, 202678

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,......

Environmental Problems

Coastal drinking water crisis: Salinity intrusion versus sustainable technology

Desk ReporterMay 25, 2026

May 25, 202680

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,......

Bangladesh

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

Desk ReporterMay 21, 2026May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026May 22, 2026157

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......

International Environment

More than 37 million tons of sargassum are disrupting the ocean balance: The rise and fall of the natural environment

Desk ReporterFebruary 12, 2026February 13, 2026

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026208

The impact of climate change and agricultural waste: The giant algae belt of the Atlantic In December 2025, an unprecedented natural crisis emerged in the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University reported that the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has reached a record 37.5 million tons. This giant algae layer......

Environmental Problems

New ‘Water Management’ Protocol for 2026

Desk ReporterFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026274

Colorado River Water Crisis The Colorado River, essential for nearly 40 million people in the southwestern U.S., is experiencing its worst crisis ever. The current water-sharing agreement for the river is set to expire in August 2026. On January 15, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a 1,600-page draft proposal, which......

Environmental Problems

Mandatory Sustainability Reporting from 2026

Desk ReporterFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026159

Asia’s ESG Revolution A new era has begun in Asia’s major economic hubs (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan) from January 1, 2026. Starting now, all major companies in these countries must include ‘ESG reporting’—environmental and social impact details–alongside their annual financial reports. This news has ensured a huge transparency......

Environmental Problems

‘Right to Repair’ and Modular Electronics: The End of E-Waste

Desk ReporterJanuary 28, 2026

January 28, 2026143

Is your phone slowing down as it gets older or is it time to replace the entire phone after the battery dies? In 2026, this problem is now history. The ‘Right to Repair’ movement around the world has seen a huge victory. New laws in Asia, similar to those in......

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