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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, 202647

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, 202666

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, 202678

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, 202680

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......

Environmental Problems

‘Gold Rush’ in the Deep Sea: Deep-Sea Mining vs. Ocean Protection

Desk ReporterJanuary 21, 2026January 23, 2026

January 21, 2026January 23, 202675

The ocean floor has become more exciting and controversial than space exploration. In early 2026, a major conflict has emerged between world politics and environmentalists over the ‘Clarion-Clipperton Zone’ (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean. It is being called the ‘Deep-Sea Mining Gold Rush’. To satisfy the rising demand for nickel,......

Environmental Problems

AI thirst: Global concern over data center water use in 2026

Desk ReporterJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 202678

AI thirst: Global concern over data center water use in 2026 Environmental scientists have highlighted a dire natural crisis behind the triumph of technology. In 2026, the rise of artificial intelligence and cloud computing has highlighted the significant water consumption of data centers as a major environmental issue. A recent......

Md. Ashrafuzzaman Khan

Participation without Power: Why Locally Led Adaptation Still Falls Short in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026January 19, 202670

Participation without Power : Why Locally Led Adaptation Still Falls Short in Bangladesh Md. Ashrafuzzaman Khan Bangladesh is globally recognized as one of the most climate- vulnerable countries, which are exposed to cyclones, floods, salinity intrusion, drought and erratic rainfall. Over the past two decades, the country has made notable......

Environment Research

Nature Rights Law World Environment New Movement

Desk ReporterJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026January 13, 202653

When Amazons Become Legal Persons The year 2026 is going to be marked as a year of historic change in the fight for alternatives. The peaceful enjoyment of the past few years has now evolved into the concept of the “rights of nature.” Ecuador is seeking to have a large......

Environmental Science

When Antarctica’s ice becomes drinking water to solve the water crisis

Desk ReporterJanuary 12, 2026January 13, 2026

January 12, 2026January 13, 202675

Iceberg Harvesting Despite a global freshwater crisis, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa are pursuing an ambitious and controversial project called ‘Iceberg Harvesting’. n early 2026, they successfully completed the first stage of towing a large iceberg that had broken off from Antarctica with a specialized ship. This project......

Climate

Sea level rise near tipping point, final warning

Desk ReporterDecember 31, 2025January 2, 2026

December 31, 2025January 2, 202689

The changing role of global carbon sinks: Arctic and Greenland ice crisis. A major warning of the global climate crisis is the fast melting of Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets. According to scientific reports, the mass of Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets reached record lows in 2025. Scientists warn......

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