Bangladesh bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni
These invasive species absorb excessive amounts of groundwater, which depletes soil moisture and severely affects dry and seasonal climate zones.
Environment
After 32 years, arsenic still threatens rural Bangladesh
Only through an integrated and sustained approach can the country achieve its goal of arsenic-free drinking water for all.
Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming
Malaysia generated 24.5 million units of e-waste so far this year which is already higher than the 23.8 million units recorded in 2024 and 22.7 million in 2023, according to the…
Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district
After local complaints, district administration finds Chaudandigadhi Municipality had been awarded the mining contract by bypassing law and rules. An investigation is underway.
Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ
The initiative aims to promptly ascertain the impact of erosion and other factors to ensure the maintenance of Japan’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?
Experts have criticised the initiative, calling it an ineffective approach that avoids addressing the root causes of Dhaka's severe air quality issues.
Around 120,000 mixed-species trees being planted in Cambodia’s Antung Ang area
The tree planting marks the second phase of the reforestation project, carried out with technical and financial support from Australian gold-mining company Renaissance Minerals…
India starts work on hydro projects after suspending treaty with Pakistan, say sources
The work may not immediately threaten supply to Pakistan, which depends on rivers flowing through India for much of its irrigation and hydropower, but it could eventually be…
Nepal’s billion-dollar smog
Despite the escalating costs, the Himalayan country's approach to air pollution remains underpowered.
Man-made wetlands to revive dying Indian river
The plan is to build on-site wetlands on the drains that flow into the Yamuna river, where large boulders, cut stone ridges, and microbes dwelling in the roots of wetland plants…