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Rainwater Harvesting in Dhaka: A Sustainable Approach to Urban Water Crisis Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has grown rapidly over the past few decades, both in population and physical infrastructure. With over 20 million people residing in and around the metropolitan area, the demand for essential services has increased dramatically. One of the most […]
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 […]
🌍 Climate Change: Facts vs Myths The world is going through major environmental changes, and one of the biggest challenges we face is climate change. It’s talked about everywhere—in the news, in schools, and even in everyday conversations. Still, many people are unsure about what’s true and what’s not. Misunderstandings about climate change are common, […]
The Dark Side of Celebration: How Festivals Harm the Environment Celebrations and festivals are deeply woven into the fabric of human culture, fostering community spirit, providing entertainment, and preserving traditions. However, these events often cast a long shadow on the environment, leading to pollution, waste generation, and resource depletion. Acknowledging and actively mitigating these […]
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 […]
Deadly Air: How Dhaka’s Air is Slowly Killing Its People Every breath in Dhaka feels heavy, like an invisible weight pressing down on millions of people. The city’s air has become dangerously polluted, and the problem is growing worse every year. In early January 2025, Dhaka experienced its worst air quality in nine years, with […]
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 […]
Groundwater Depletion in the North: A Challenge for Sustainable Water Management In the heart of northern Bangladesh, beneath the green fields and vibrant villages, a silent crisis is deepening—literally. Groundwater, the primary source of irrigation and drinking water in this region, is running low. The water tables are dropping year by year. As tube wells […]
Heat Waves and Public Health: An Emerging Crisis Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures, often accompanied by high humidity, that can have significant impacts on human health, ecosystems and infrastructure. According to the WMO, a heat wave is a period of “marked unusual hot weather (Max, Min and daily average) over a […]