Facing disastrous floods, they turned to mangrove trees for protection

Good News Notes: “As sea levels rise, eroding embankments and pushing water closer to their doorsteps, the residents of the hundreds of villages in the Sundarbans — an immense network of rivers, tidal flats, small islands and vast mangrove forests straddling India and Bangladesh — have found their lives and livelihoods at risk. In the…

‘Made in Bangladesh’ may mean Target, H&M clothing is more sustainable

Good News Notes: “If you’re a fast fashion lover, there’s a good chance that many of the clothes in your closet are made in Bangladesh. For decades, the country has been a hub of low-wage garment manufacturing. But soon, it may be known for something else as well: recycling. Last week, fast-fashion brands that manufacture…

Rare Bangladesh crocodile lays eggs in new hope for species

Good News Notes: “A rare river-dwelling crocodile has started to lay eggs after being paired with an introduced male, Bangladesh conservationists said Sunday, raising hopes a successful hatching could save the critically endangered species from extinction.” “The South Asian nation, with its vast network of rivers, was once a key habitat for the gharial, a…