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Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses

Desk ReporterOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

October 19, 2025October 19, 202531

Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses On December 5, Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, the Governor of Al-Ahsa, opened the trial. The bus, which can travel up to 635 kilometers on a single charge, can carry 45 passengers. It will connect Dammam to Al-Ahsa Governorate, covering 359......

From Risk Zones to Safe Zones: The Case for Green Urban Planning

Desk ReporterOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025October 17, 202543

From Risk Zones to Safe Zones: The Case for Green Urban Planning By Dr. Nusrat Hafiz & Sadia Noshin Prome What happens when the places we trust most; our schools, offices, and homes; become the very sites of environmental danger? In rapidly urbanizing cities, this is no longer a distant......

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First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment

Desk ReporterOctober 13, 2025October 16, 2025

October 13, 2025October 16, 202540

First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment In a landmark initiative, the Department of Environment (DoE) in Dhaka is set to unveil Bangladesh’s first government-built green building. This state-of-the-art office complex will not only embody sustainable architectural practices but also serve......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics Environmental Science Rahman Mahfuz

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025October 2, 202540

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward The Bangladesh shrimp industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings, employment, and rural development. With over 700 kilometers of coastline and nutrient-rich river deltas, Bangladesh has a geographical advantage that supports shrimp farming,......

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Protecting the Sundarbans, Ilish, and Salt from Coal Pollution: A Call for Sustainable Action

Desk ReporterSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

September 24, 2025September 24, 202548

Protecting the Sundarbans, Ilish, and Salt from Coal Pollution: A Call for Sustainable Action The threat posed by coal pollution to the Sundarbans, Ilish (Hilsa fish), and salt production in Bangladesh has become a critical environmental issue that demands immediate attention. At a recent protest rally in Shyamoli Park, Dhaka,......

Environment Research Environmental Science International Environment Natural Environment Rahman Mahfuz

The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 202565

The invisible impact of climate change By Martin Montague Climate change is not only damaging our planet; it is also threatening our mental health. Experts warn that it is putting us at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The situation is dire. Since the 1980s, days with temperatures......

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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, 202567

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......

Environmental Economics Environmental Science International Environment Rahman Mahfuz

Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert

Desk ReporterAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

August 31, 2025August 31, 202581

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......

Environment Research Environmental Science Natural Environment

The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection?

Desk ReporterAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025

August 23, 2025August 23, 202579

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......

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Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2025August 23, 2025

August 21, 2025August 23, 2025269

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......

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