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Environmental Degradation: A Consequence of Poverty Poverty and environmental degradation are two of the most pressing global challenges of our time, often intertwined in a complex and devastating relationship. While environmental issues are frequently discussed in terms of industrial pollution or climate change, it is crucial to recognize the profound role that poverty plays in […]
Saving Our Seas: The Role of Marine Protected Areas The oceans are vast and essential to life on Earth, covering more than 70% of the planet’s surface. They regulate our climate, generate most of the oxygen we breathe, support countless species, and provide food and income for billions of people. Despite their critical role in […]
Carbon Trading: A Market-Based Solution to Climate Change Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and increasing natural disasters are no longer future threats—they’re happening now. To deal with this crisis, we need solutions that are not only effective but also realistic. Carbon trading is […]
🌳 Forests by the People, For the Planet: A Community-Driven Biodiversity Solution Across the globe, forests are home to more than 80% of all land-based species. From rare orchids and birds to insects and mammals, forests support a web of life that keeps the planet healthy. But in recent decades, deforestation, climate change, and land […]
El Nino and La Nina: The Ocean Phenomena Reshaping Earth’s Climate Beneath the calm surface of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the most powerful climate drivers on Earth. Known as El Nino and La Nina, these naturally occurring events may seem distant and scientific, but their impacts ripple across the globe—causing devastating droughts, flooding […]
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), comprising the districts of Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban, are among the most ecologically diverse and naturally beautiful regions of Bangladesh. With lush forests, rich biodiversity, and indigenous communities maintaining a close connection with nature, the region plays a vital role in the country’s environmental and cultural heritage. However, deforestation in […]
The Buriganga River, once considered the lifeline of Dhaka city, is now among the most polluted rivers in Bangladesh. Flowing along the southwest edge of the capital, this river has played a vital role in the socio-economic development of the region for centuries. However, due to unplanned urbanisation, industrialisation, and poor waste management, the Buriganga has become a symbol of environmental degradation. The water pollution crisis in the Buriganga River […]
Bangladesh, with its unique geographical location and diverse ecosystems, is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. From the dense mangrove forests of the Sundarbans to the hilly terrains of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the wetlands of Sylhet, and the haor regions of the north-east, the country boasts a remarkable range of biodiversity. […]
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is one of Bangladesh’s most valuable natural assets. Spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers across southern Bangladesh and eastern India, it covers nearly 6,000 square kilometers within Bangladesh alone. The Sundarbans is not just a forest—it is a lifeline. It supports livelihoods, sustains biodiversity, and acts as a natural […]
Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife. While scientists have long experimented with biodegradable plastics, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo say their new material breaks down […]