Some 400 demonstrators took part in the 11th Easter March in Bonn on Saturday, calling for an end to the wars in Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, Syria and over 40 other regions around the world; the A450 motorway had to be closed at the Siegburg junction on Saturday afternoon after a VW Polo caught fire; and a mysterious tower in Bonn Duisdorf turns out to be very nature-friendly. Our news in brief for Easter Sunday.
Dhaka's botanical gardens once offered a respite from urban sprawl but now face neglect amidst rapid urbanisation. The Baldah Garden, home to rare plant species, struggles with environmental challenges, while the National Botanical Garden suffers from littering and security issues. Despite these issues, both gardens hold immense educational and ecological value. By enhancing
Horticulturists and Christmas tree experts advise holiday-goers not to use the trash and to find a more eco-friendly alternative for their natural Christmas tree.
A sponge city is one that is built to passively absorb, clean, and use rainfall in an environmentally benign manner, reducing polluting and hazardous run-off.
The trunks of beech and hornbeam trees on the Beuel Rhine embankment have been painted. Many passers-by are now wondering why this is happening. The white paint can also be seen on other trees in Bonn. Here’s what this is all about.