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Govt enters international partnership to fight plastic pollution
The government of Bangladesh launched the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Bangladesh on October 14, 2026, to tackle plastic pollution and promote a circular economy…
Bangladesh to seek national climate policy changes amid COP31 preparations
Bangladesh plans to review and possibly update its national climate policies ahead of COP31 by integrating key demands from the Bangladesh Workers’ Charter, which addresses…
Flammables intensify Tongi medicine factory fire; brought under control after 3 hours
A fire broke out at Drug International’s pharmaceutical factory in Gazipur, severely damaging two buildings before being controlled after over three hours of firefighting. The…
Policy gaps, poor coordination stall e-waste management: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh highlighted major challenges in e-waste management due to policy gaps, poor coordination, and weak enforcement, despite e-waste rules introduced in 2021. The…
Why don't all birds migrate?
Each year, Bangladesh hosts a wide variety of migratory birds traveling from northern Asia who depend on its wetlands and coastal areas for food and…
Bangladesh to seek climate finance, fair compensation for workers at COP31
Bangladesh will focus on advocating for fair compensation and protection of workers impacted by climate change at COP31, emphasizing the severe effects on its coastal…
Building a climate-resilient water future through youth action and finance
On September 24, WaterAid Bangladesh and The Business Standard hosted a roundtable in Dhaka to discuss youth-led innovations and financing strategies to address Bangladesh’s escalating…
Fires engulfing Indonesia threaten wildlife refuge
Wildfires have burned over 500 hectares in Indonesia’s Tanjung Puting National Park, threatening critical habitats for orangutans and proboscis monkeys. The fires, exacerbated by drought…
A Home-Made Energy Crisis
Analysis reveals that integrating more than 30 percent renewable energy into Australia's grid becomes economically challenging due to high costs and reliability issues, particularly highlighting…
S’pore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu
Singapore is collecting evidence on the transboundary haze caused by regional forest fires and may pursue legal action against responsible companies under its Transboundary Haze…
Indonesia’s forest fires will be extinguished within a month: Environment Minister
Indonesia anticipates controlling its forest fires within a month, while carefully considering international assistance offers amid challenges such as poor visibility hindering aerial firefighting. The…
Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed as air quality worsens
Singapore authorities distributed N95 masks to vulnerable groups and activated haze shelters as air quality worsened due to smoke from regional fires, with PSI levels…
Can ASEAN be free of transboundary haze by 2030?
ASEAN continues to struggle with recurring transboundary haze pollution despite decades of regional agreements and initiatives aimed at prevention and sustainable peatland management. The persistence…
Indonesia must police its own backyard on haze
Foreign-owned plantation companies in Indonesia must comply with local laws, making them subject to Indonesian oversight and potential legal action. This underscores growing pressure on…
Temasek Trust, World Bank Group tie-up in climate, energy initiatives
Temasek Trust and the World Bank Group have signed an MOU to collaborate on agriculture, climate, and energy initiatives, focusing on co-financing, knowledge sharing, and…
Hotter days, hazier skies and higher food prices: Real sting of El Nino lies ahead
The 2026 El Nino is causing severe heat, drought, and wildfires across Southeast Asia, with conditions expected to worsen through 2027 as ocean temperatures remain…
Enforcing commitments remains bloc’s Achilles heel
ASEAN continues to struggle with enforcing laws and prosecuting those responsible for transboundary haze pollution, despite regional efforts like Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and…
Use lessons learnt from Covid-19 to manage haze
Experts call for a coordinated, society-wide approach to manage Southeast Asia's persistent haze, using strategies learned from the Covid-19 pandemic such as improved communication and…
Tracking a penguin called Attenborough
Conservationists have begun fitting eight emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island with satellite tags to track their movements and environmental conditions in real time. This…
Why are power grid bosses gaslighting us?
Britain’s electricity grid has encountered multiple operational disruptions recently, including forecasting errors, emergency power requests, and unstable frequency events, leading to emergency power imports from…
Plans to Slash Heat Pump Subsidies and Redirect Funds
The UK government is considering cutting up to £1 billion from heat pump subsidies to boost defense spending, which could reduce financial support for households…
Water Firms to Return £240 Million to Customers by 2030
Ofwat has proposed that water companies in England and Wales refund £240 million to customers by 2030 due to poor environmental and service performance, with…
Thunberg backs French protests over run-down schools
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined high school students protesting poor school conditions in Saint-Denis, France, demanding better funding and maintenance of aging facilities. Her participation…
Endangered orangutans, rescued from Borneo wildfires, find new home
Eight endangered orangutans displaced by wildfires in Indonesian Borneo were relocated to the Batu Nyambu protected forest in West Kalimantan earlier this month. The move…
Trump renews battle to upend offshore wind farms in the US
The Trump administration has requested a federal court to review and potentially halt the Interior Department’s approval of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm permit…
Landing as scheduled: Flamingos return to Israel’s northern coast
Dozens of flamingos have returned to the salt ponds near Atlit on Israel’s northern coast, where they are expected to stay through the winter. These…
Urban designers can’t ignore climate change
Li Xiaofang, former director of the China Academy of Urban Planning and Design, highlighted the growing need for urban planners to balance climate mitigation and…
Coal use reaching peak plateau amid green goals
China’s coal consumption is projected to plateau between 2026 and 2030, following slower growth and a slight decline in coal-fired power generation in 2025. This…
Sulphur supply war poses threat to food prices as miners outbid fertiliser groups
A disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has severely limited global sulphur supplies, causing prices to surge nearly tenfold and leading mining companies to outbid…
Wildlife Crossing Could Face El Niño Delay
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing near Agoura Hills is nearing completion but may face delays due to the upcoming El Niño weather pattern affecting construction…