Environmental Science Archives

Global solar boom: A beacon of climate-depression mitigation

Desk ReporterNovember 2, 2025November 3, 2025

November 2, 2025November 3, 202579

Global solar boom: A beacon of climate-depression mitigation A remarkable ‘super-boom’ is happening in the global solar power sector, replacing previous pessimism about climate change with renewed hope. This technological and marketing revolution provides an important and positive backdrop for the upcoming COP30 climate conference. Progress beyond expectations: Globally installed......

Bangladesh

Seabirds’ ‘circular economy’: ocean-island-people—a natural bridge connecting everything

Desk ReporterNovember 1, 2025November 3, 2025

November 1, 2025November 3, 2025100

Seabirds’ ‘circular economy’: ocean-island-people—a natural bridge connecting everything. A new review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity states that seabirds contribute nutrients to islands and nearby waters through their guano and urine, supporting the growth of algae, corals, marine fish, and coastal ecosystems. 30 October 2025 — A global study by Northern......

Environmental Science

Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses

Desk ReporterOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025102

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......

Environment Research

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

Desk ReporterOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025124

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......

Bangladesh

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, 2025114

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

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

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025150

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,......

Environmental Economics

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

Desk ReporterSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025114

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

The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025202

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......

Environment Research

Brazil will invest $1 billion in hydroelectric infrastructure to produce hydropower

Desk ReporterSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025145

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

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

Desk ReporterAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025156

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......

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