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Tahmid Zami
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Climate Correspondent, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Dhaka
Beats
I'm not that keen on Awareness Weeks ( sorry!)
Content
By Tahmid Zami Verified| Context Verified What’s the context? The world's fashion industry is producing an increasingly unmanageable amount of wasteDHAKA - The world's fashion industry not only emits a large amount of carbon dioxide emissions but also produces an increasingly unmanageable heap of textile waste. Waste textile fibres, scraps and cutout parts - amounting to more than 92 million tonnes a year - pose a global challenge as textile production has doubled in the last two decades.
By Tahmid Zami Verified| Context Verified What’s the context? Musk's satellite internet service is coming to South Asia, but its soaring power may be checked by growing competition. DHAKA - The satellite internet service Starlink is entering South Asian countries in its latest expansion, offering fast internet connections to people left offline but raising concerns about the dominance of a company owned by billionaire Elon Musk.
By Tahmid Zami Verified| Context Verified What’s the context? The world's fashion industry is producing an increasingly unmanageable amount of wasteDHAKA - The world's fashion industry not only emits a large amount of carbon dioxide emissions but also produces an increasingly unmanageable heap of textile waste. Waste textile fibres, scraps and cutout parts - amounting to more than 92 million tonnes a year - pose a global challenge as textile production has doubled in the last two decades.
Company Info
Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, established in 1983 and based in London, UK. It operates as an independent charity focused on international development through various initiatives in media, legal support, and business practices. The Foundation is led by CEO Antonio Zappulla and employs 84 staff members. The Foundation addresses global challenges by combining journalism, legal expertise, and data intelligence. It strengthens independent journalism through training and grants, operates the world’s largest pro bono legal service, and provides crisis-related information during disasters via its Emergency Information Service. Additionally, it promotes corporate transparency and equitable economic practices through data-driven initiatives. Key programs include AlertNet, which enhances humanitarian coordination, and the Trust Conference, which focuses on human rights and anti-trafficking efforts. The Foundation collaborates with international organizations, governments, and media outlets to support its mission.
Founded: 1983