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2026 Global Plastic Treaty: International diplomatic tug of war to save the oceans

Desk ReporterMay 27, 2026May 29, 2026

May 27, 2026May 29, 202660

Plastic pollution worldwide has reached such a level that microplastic particles are being found from polar ice to human blood. To stop this global scourge, efforts have been underway since 2022 under the United Nations to create a legally binding “Global Plastic Treaty.” As of the latest information in May......

Environmental Problems

Coastal drinking water crisis: Salinity intrusion versus sustainable technology

Desk ReporterMay 25, 2026

May 25, 202654

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,......

Environment Protection

Breakthrough in fuel‑free energy storage: DNA‑inspired molecular technology set to challenge lithium batteries

Desk ReporterMay 24, 2026May 25, 2026

May 24, 2026May 25, 202694

The biggest challenge in today’s world for combating the impacts of climate change and achieving net‑zero carbon emissions is storing energy in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Conventional lithium‑ion batteries place long‑term strain on the environment because their raw materials are difficult to extract from mines and complex to......

Adnan Mahfuz Tazvir

The 2026 Fuel Crisis and Sustainable Solutions: The Imperativeness of a Green Economy in Bangladesh’s Industrial Sector

Desk ReporterMay 22, 2026

May 22, 202648

Due to current global geopolitics and instability in the Middle East, fuel and oil prices in the international market have skyrocketed. This has had a direct impact on the economy of Bangladesh. Due to the gas and diesel crisis, load shedding in industrial areas and production costs have increased by......

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, 202694

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......

Natural Environment

The Mysteries of the Deep Sea vs. Mining—A Life-or-Death Struggle in the Abyss

Desk ReporterMay 16, 2026

May 16, 202678

In February 2026, massive robotic cleaners were deployed in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Their job was to collect ‘polymetallic nodules’ found 5 kilometers deep in the ocean. These small lumps were packed with nickel and cobalt—essential for our smartphones and car batteries. Environmental disasters: According to marine......

Environmental Economics

Carbon Economy: New Gold Rush to Make Money from the Wind

Desk ReporterMay 12, 2026

May 12, 202657

In 2026, ‘Carbon’ is no longer just a gas; it is a global currency. When the world’s largest carbon capture plant ‘Mammoth-2’ began commercial production in Reykjavik, Iceland, a new industry was born. It is called ‘reverse mining’. Business model: Usually, resources are extracted from mines. But carbon capture technology......

International Environment

Africa’s Great Green Wall: 25% target achieved and ecosystem recovery

Desk ReporterMay 11, 2026May 12, 2026

May 11, 2026May 12, 202689

Africa’s 8,000-kilometer-long ‘Great Green Wall’ project to stop the expansion of the Sahara Desert was 25% complete in 2026. It is the largest land reclamation project in modern history. Miyakwaki Method: This afforestation is using the Japanese ‘Miyakwaki’ method, where trees grow 10 times faster than normal forests. In 2026,......

Bangladesh

Eco-Token Economy: New Model to Protect Tanguar Haor

Desk ReporterMay 10, 2026May 12, 2026

May 10, 2026May 12, 2026134

Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj is now not just a tourist destination, it is a ‘self-sustaining eco-system’. One of the world’s most successful ‘eco-token’ systems was introduced here in 2026. The entry fee paid by tourists when entering here is deposited directly into the Haor Maintenance Fund through blockchain technology. Tourist......

Environmental Economics

Perovskite Solar Cell: When the efficiency of solar energy reaches 36 percent

Desk ReporterMay 8, 2026May 9, 2026

May 8, 2026May 9, 202669

After 20 years, ‘Perovskite’ has broken the monopoly of silicon panels in the world of solar energy. These new panels, available on the market in 2026, reached a record of 36.2% in converting solar energy. Scientific excellence: Ordinary silicon panels can only absorb a certain part of the sunlight. But......

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