Environmental Science Archives

‘Vertical Forest’ in Buildings and Green Tax Benefits to Reduce Dhaka’s Temperature

Desk ReporterFebruary 22, 2026

February 22, 20261

A Rising Forest By early 2026, Dhaka will evolve from a concrete jungle into a ‘Living Ecosystem.’ To manage the extreme heat from the past two years, RAJUK and the Ministry of Environment have launched the ‘Vertical Forestry Guidelines 2026’. As a result, at least 30% of new buildings in Dhaka......

Bangladesh

Rebirth of the Ganga River: When a plastic-eating ‘super enzyme’ saves a dying river

Desk ReporterFebruary 21, 2026February 22, 2026

February 21, 2026February 22, 202641

For decades, we have turned the Buriganga River, known as the lungs of Dhaka, into a repository of toxic waste. But in February 2026, the country is witnessing a scientific miracle. Bangladeshi scientists have developed a super enzyme, ‘PET-ase 2.0’, that can break down plastic waste into organic matter in......

Environmental Science

Solar Floating Island: New address for displaced coastal residents

Desk ReporterFebruary 17, 2026February 18, 2026

February 17, 2026February 18, 202654

Many villages in Satkhira and Khulna are now underwater due to rising sea levels due to climate change. But in 2026, the people of Bangladesh have overcome this adversity. The government and several NGOs have jointly created a ‘Floating Smart Village’. This is a type of engineering that can float......

Environmental Economics

The permanent end of the monopoly of animal skin in the fashion world

Desk ReporterFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026February 13, 202664

The permanent end of the monopoly of animal skin in the fashion world The 2026 Paris Fashion Week has made history for a special reason. Major fashion brands like Gucci and Hermes will stop using animal skin by 2026. The main ingredient of their new collection is ‘Mycelium’ or leather......

Environmental Science

Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 and the Rise of E-Fuels

Desk ReporterFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026February 11, 202654

Global Energy Revolution in 2026: IEA’s New Path and the Triumph of ‘E-Fuel’ Technology. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its report ‘Energy Technology Perspectives 2026,’ highlighting advancements in clean energy technologies globally. The report emphasizes the significance of ‘e-fuels’—synthetic fuels—and hydrogen-powered logistics fleets. The year 2026 is seen......

Environment Research

New innovation in environmental protection: Cooling fabric without electricity

Desk ReporterFebruary 9, 2026February 10, 2026

February 9, 2026February 10, 202670

Clothing of the future: Passive radiative cooling fabric that keeps the body cool by up to 7 degrees Celsius Global warming has become a major challenge to protect public health and performance. Researchers from the University of South Australia and China have created a new ‘passive radiative cooling fabric’ to......

Environment Research

The Sodium-ion Battery Revolution

Desk ReporterFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026February 3, 202659

Ending the Lithium Monopoly The electric vehicle (EV) market saw a huge change in January 2026. Scientists’ alternative, considering the high cost and environmental issues of lithium, is now commercially successful. Sodium-ion batteries are now the new king of the battery market in 2026. It has taken the top spot......

Environment Research

Hydrogen Superhighway: New Energy ‘Silk Road’ Communication

Desk ReporterJanuary 30, 2026

January 30, 202673

The days of fossil fuel pipelines are coming to an end. A new infrastructure is being built around the world in 2026—the Hydrogen Super Highway. This extensive network, spanning from North Africa to Europe and from Australia to Asia, is intended to transport Green hydrogen Green hydrogen is a fuel......

Environmental Science

Space-based solar power, direct electricity from the sun whenever

Desk ReporterJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026January 27, 202684

When it is night on Earth, the sun is shining in space. China and the European Space Agency (ESA) have found a definitive solution to the energy crisis by 2026. They have successfully completed the prototype test of the Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) project. This technology involves large solar panels......

Environment Research

Internet of Trees: AI and Bio-Sensors to Protect Forests

Desk ReporterJanuary 26, 2026

January 26, 202672

In 2026, forest workers will no longer be guarding forests with sticks or drones to prevent deforestation and fires. They are now using the ‘Internet of Trees’. From the Amazon to the Indonesian rainforest, thousands of trees have been fitted with extremely small and biodegradable sensors. These sensors have the......

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