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The Loss of Water as a Public Common Good

Among the key ‘common goods’ essential to life, water plays a crucial role. Water is an irreplaceable source of life for the ‘sustainable’ functioning of the Earth’s climate and , consequently, of all human activities and forms of life on…

Climate Injustice in Bangladesh: A Delta Nation’s Struggle for Existence

By G M Forhadul Mazumder (Dhaka Bureau) While Bangladesh’s contribution to global carbon emissions is negligible, the country stands at the forefront of nature’s severe retaliation as one of the most affected regions in the world. Situated across the vast…

Climate Diplomacy 2026: Strong Presence of the Developing World in March Preparatory Meetings

by G M Forhadul Mazumder (Dhaka Bureau) In the fight against climate change, transparency and accurate data are now required, not just promises. Throughout March, intensive preparations took place ahead of the major negotiations scheduled for June 2026 in Bonn.…

A Call for Survival: Public Health Crisis in Bangladesh

Demand for an ‘Independent Safe Food Commission’ Intensifies By Mohammed Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) A silent killer is spreading across the plates of 160 million people in Bangladesh. From rice, pulses, and fish to infant formula, toxic chemicals have infiltrated…

Minister Swapan Calls for Comprehensive Master Plan for Industrialization in Southern Bangladesh Using Bhola’s Gas

By Mynul Hasan Sohel (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has underscored the importance of developing an integrated master plan for industrialization in the country’s southern region, centered around the vast natural gas reserves in Bhola.…

‘Nurse Susie’ Road Show Launches This Women’s Month to Promote Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign

A new mascot is in town, and her name is Nurse Susie. Unveiled today during a Women’s Month Program at the Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) in Quezon City, Nurse Susie advocates waste minimization, responsible healthcare waste management, and sustainable practices…

Unknown Marine Contamination Event Sickens Hundreds and Kills Thousands of Fish in Papua New Guinea

New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea — March 2026. A mysterious marine contamination event is unfolding along the east coast of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea, where coastal communities have been reporting mass fish deaths, illness after contact with seawater, and…

The Anti-Science Campaign Nakedly Exposed

“Unless we find a way to overcome anti-science, humankind will face its gravest threat yet — the collapse of civilization as we know it… There is a highly organized well-funded campaign of anti-science, and it has now emerged as its…

Statement of the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. on the Semirara Mining Pit Landslide and the Death of a Mining Worker

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses its deep sorrow over the confirmed death of a bulldozer operator following the March 1, 2026 landslide at the Semirara mining pit in Antique. In a report by The Manila Times on March…

A trip to Cuba amidst blackouts and solidarity

March 5th, the first day in Havana of my 2026 trip. I’ve been there before, but each time my love for this country, its history, and its revolution only grows; that’s why, if all goes as I hope (and I’ll…

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