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LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a decisive move to demand fair treatment and a strong first contract, recently organized workers at EQ Environmental Services/Republic Services have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. These essential workers, represented by Teamsters Local 396, are responsible for the safe transport of hazardous materials across Southern California.
The strike authorization vote sends a clear message to Republic Services: Teamsters are united and prepared to take action to secure the fair wages, benefits, and working conditions they deserve.
“These workers perform dangerous, high-stakes jobs that protect our communities and environment every single day,” said Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 396 and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. “They deserve a contract that respects their contributions — not lowball proposals and corporate stonewalling. The company must bargain in good faith.”
This vote is part of a growing wave of coordinated labor actions by Teamsters at Republic Services locations across the country, including Massachusetts, Illinois, and California. Republic Services is the second-largest waste and recycling company in the nation and continues to face pressure from Teamsters-represented workers demanding better treatment and respect on the job.
Teamsters Local 396 represents thousands of sanitation and transportation workers throughout Southern California. The local union is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents over 1.3 million hardworking people throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Contact:
Adan Alvarez, (323) 404-5939
adanalvarez@local396.net
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- Agreement setting out the significant participation of Mishkeegogamang First Nation in the responsible development of the Springpole Gold Project in a way that seeks to minimize impacts on the environment and provides direct benefits to the community
- Enhanced collaboration on aspects related to the environment, training, employment, business opportunities, and financial benefits
- Agreement signed following a community-based consultation process
- Commitment to a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship based on respect, inclusion, sustainability and responsibility
MISHKEEGOGAMANG FIRST NATION, ON, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Mishkeegogamang First Nation (“Mishkeegogamang”, or the “First Nation”) and First Mining Gold Corp. (“First Mining” or the “Company“) (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) are proud to announce that they have signed a Long Term Relationship Agreement (the “Agreement” or “LTRA“) covering the Springpole Gold Project (the “Springpole Project“, or the “Project“), located in northwestern Ontario. The Agreement sets out a collaborative approach for the development of one of Canada’s largest gold resources, through construction, operations, and closure, in a manner that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the First Nation.
Merle Loon, Chief of Mishkeegogamang First Nation, stated:
“This agreement is the result of a five-year process of technical review, traditional knowledge study and relationship building with First Mining. The agreement ensures that Mishkeegogamang’s interests will be represented in the development and operation of the Springpole Project and will deliver long term value by creating concrete opportunities for our community and our members. Together with First Mining, we are shaping the direction of a modern and long-term collaboration that is in keeping with our values.”
Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining, stated:
“I would like to thank the Mishkeegogamang community and their leadership for the many years of hard work that they have put into information sharing, understanding and helping us shape and improve the plans for Springpole. This modern agreement provides clear avenues for Mishkeegogamang’s participation in the development and operation of the Project from an environmental, cultural, economic and business opportunities perspective. We thank the leadership of Mishkeegogmang for their openness, collaboration and trust and look forward to continuing to advance the Project as long-term partners.”
Following a process agreement signed in 2021 between Mishkeegogamang and First Mining, the LTRA was negotiated along with a community-based consultation process to ensure that the interests and concerns of the First Nation were taken into account. The LTRA includes provisions for Mishkeegogamang to take part in the Project’s environmental management and monitoring, the implementation of adaptive management and preferential training and employability measures, equity and participation in the economic upside of the Project, the promotion of business opportunities during the mine’s construction and operations, as well as the recognition of Anishnaabe culture and the inclusion of cultural safety measures. The LTRA also sets out the sharing of financial benefits from the Springpole Project.
About Mishkeegogamang First Nation
The people of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation live in northwestern Ontario, around the area where the Albany River meets Lake St. Joseph. Today, just over 900 people live on its two reserves, while about 500 live off the reserve, either on Crown Land or in other communities. The traditional territory of the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway extends to the north, south, east and west, beyond the boundaries of Reserves 63A and 63B. The traditional territory is made up of the communities of the Main Reserve, Bottle Hill, Poplar Heights, Sandy Road, Doghole Bay, Rat Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Ten Houses, Eric Lake, Ace Lake, Metcalfe, Pashkokogan, Mile 50, Fitchie Lake, Mile 42, Mile 29, Menako, and the shores of Lake St. Joseph.
Mishkeegogamang changed back to its real name from “Osnaburgh” on November 15, 1993 by Band Council Resolution.
The Sucker, Loon, Caribou, Sturgeon, and Bear clans are represented among Mishkeegogamang members.
About two-thirds of the people in Mishkeegogamang speak and understand Ojibwe. The language is written in syllabics, and today it is also written using the English alphabet.
Mishkeegogamang is a signatory to the James Bay Treaty No. 9.
About First Mining Gold Corp.
First Mining is a gold developer advancing two of the largest gold projects in Canada, the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a final Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment for the project submitted in November 2024, and the Duparquet Gold Project in Quebec, a PEA-stage development project located on the Destor-Porcupine Fault Zone in the prolific Abitibi region. First Mining also owns the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario and a portfolio of gold project interests including the Pickle Crow Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Firefly Metals Ltd.) and the Hope Brook Gold Project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.).
First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp.
ON BEHALF OF FIRST MINING GOLD CORP.
Daniel W. Wilton
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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This news release includes certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “projects”, “intends”, “estimates”, “envisages”, “potential”, “possible”, “strategy”, “goals”, “opportunities”, “objectives”, or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining’s or its consultants’ current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Such factors include, without limitation the Company’s business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company’s mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR.
First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law.
Cautionary Note to United States Investors
The Company is a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is eligible to rely upon the Canada-U.S. Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System, and is therefore permitted to prepare the technical information contained herein in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of the securities laws currently in effect in the United States. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
Technical disclosure contained in this news release has not been prepared in accordance with the requirements of United States securities laws and uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada with certain estimates prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning the issuer’s material mineral projects.
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NORWALK, Conn., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emeren Group Ltd (“Emeren” or the “Company”) (www.emeren.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, today announced a leadership transition within its North America operations. Mr. Cameron “Mac” Moore, Executive Vice President – North America, has departed the Company, and Mr. M. Jahangir Alam has been appointed as his successor, effective immediately.
About M. Jahangir Alam
M. Jahangir Alam is a seasoned leader in the North American renewable energy industry, with nearly three decades of experience spanning executive leadership, finance, and M&A. He has held key roles as an operator, financier, and advisor, and has been involved in transactions totaling over $12 billion in value.
Most recently at Boralex, Jahangir served as a key member of the senior leadership and led the establishment of the North American M&A team, development of strategic investor and investment banking relationships, and origination of bespoke transaction opportunities. Jahangir originated on a bilateral basis and led the acquisition of a controlling interest in a ~1 GW operating wind power portfolio, which was the largest ever acquisition in Boralex’s history. Through these transactions Boralex’s US asset base increased from 80 MW to 645 MW in less than three years.
Previously, Jahangir served as the CFO at Seventus, a wind power development firm, and the president of Alyra Renewable Energy Finance, an M&A advisory boutique he founded in 2003.
Preliminary Q2 2025 Operating Results
Emeren is also providing its preliminary financial updates for the second quarter of 2025. Based on currently available information, the Company expects the following:
- A non-cash impairment of no less than $20 million on global property, plant, and equipment (PPE), primarily reflecting an updated fair value assessment of certain power station assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Emeren expects to release its full financial results for the second quarter of 2025 around mid-August.
About Emeren Group Ltd
Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a renewable energy leader, showcases a comprehensive portfolio of solar projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP) assets, complemented by a significant global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity. Specializing in the entire solar project lifecycle — from development through construction to financing — we excel by leveraging local talent in each market, ensuring our sustainable energy solutions are at the forefront of efficiency and impact. Our commitment to enhancing solar power and energy storage underlines our dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility. For more information, go to www.emeren.com.
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CNH brand, New Holland, has announced that INCHCAPE KENYA has been appointed as its official distributor in Kenya with the priority of providing the best service to its customers. This new partnership brings a broad range of mechanized solutions to improve productivity and strengthen New Holland business in the country.
The agriculture sector plays an important role in Kenya as major source of income, particularly to rural households where agriculture is the main source of livelihoods. More importantly, agriculture is an important source of foreign currency through exports of agricultural commodities.
Underlining its commitment to Kenyan agriculture, New Holland will continue to provide its broadest product range, including TT Series tractors which complement power with economy; TD Straddle tractors which are suitable for a wide range of applications; TS6 and 10S Series tractors which are using for land preparation, cultivation, or haulage; high horsepower tractors to operate machinery and cover more ground in less time; and the TC Series combine harvesters which provide dependable performance for mixed and small-scale farmers in varied crop conditions. The Brand ensure that New Holland customers continue to receive enhanced support and service.
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WICHITA, Kan., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 4th of July is one of the most anticipated summer holidays. Think cookouts, lake days, fireworks, and gathering with friends and family. But with the celebration often comes increased alcohol consumption, and unfortunately, a consequent rise in DUI arrests. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Independence Day consistently ranks among the most dangerous holidays for impaired driving. At the McConnell Law Firm, we’ve seen firsthand how one night of poor judgment can lead to serious legal consequences. Don’t ruin your holiday weekend (or your future!). If you’re planning to enjoy a few drinks this July 4th, consider these tips for avoiding DUI charges, according to our DUI attorney in Wichita, Kansas.
Find a Designated Driver
It might sound simple, but having a designated driver is one of the most effective ways to avoid a DUI, no matter what day of the year. Before the 4th of July rolls around, find a designated driver who can commit to staying sober for the entire evening (or the entire duration of your event). This person should not drink “less” than everybody else, but should stay completely sober. Too often, drivers think they are okay to drive after “just one or two” drinks, only to end up over the legal limit. Choose your designated driver in advance and make sure they understand the responsibility to keep everyone in your party safe and stress-free!
Use a Ride-Share Service
With ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, there’s really no excuse for drinking and driving. And while surge pricing may apply on holidays, it’s still far cheaper than a DUI conviction, which can cost thousands of dollars in fines, court fees, increased insurance rates, and reputation harm. If you’re unable to find a designated driver and plan to rely on ride-share apps, make sure your phone is charged, the app is downloaded, and you have a backup plan if service is spotty. If you’re traveling outside the city or to a rural area, consider calling a local cab service if ride-share apps are not available in your vicinity.
Celebrate at Home
One of the easiest ways to eliminate the risk of a DUI is to host the party yourself or gather at a friend’s house (somewhere not in public). When you stay home, you don’t have to worry about getting behind the wheel. Plus, you can better control your environment, provide plenty of non-alcoholic options, and make sure your guests have safe transportation if needed. If you’re hosting, consider offering places for people to sleep over or helping coordinate rides, as you could be held partially liable if a guest drives home intoxicated and causes harm to others.
Know Your Limits
Understanding how alcohol affects you and when it’s time to stop is important, not just when avoiding charges, but for your general well-being. In Kansas, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08%, but impairment can begin long before that. Everyone metabolizes alcohol differently, and a variety of factors (body weight, food intake, medications) can influence how quickly you reach that limit. Our DUI attorneys in Wichita recommend drinking water between alcoholic beverages, eating throughout the day, and limiting the number of drinks you consume to help you stay in control and avoid making poor choices, such as choosing to drive drunk. Even if you feel okay, you could still be over the legal limit and face arrest if pulled over. If there’s any doubt, err on the side of caution and don’t drive!
Understanding Kansas’ DUI Laws
Getting charged with a DUI is a quick way to ruin your holiday weekend. According to Kansas statute, drivers who are both arrested and convicted of a first-offense DUI may face license suspension either criminally or civilly. In fact, an offender’s first DUI arrest alone can result in a license suspension ranging from thirty days to one year. Subsequent DUI offenses often carry higher penalties, as follows:
Second Offense
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- License suspension for one year
- Restricted driving with an IID for two or more years
- 48 hours in custody followed by 72 hours of house arrest
Third Offense
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- License suspension for one year
- Restricted driving with an IID for three or more years
- 90-day mandatory minimum time in custody
Fourth Offense
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- License suspension for one year
- Restricted driving with an IID for four or more years
- Possible prison time
Fifth Offense
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- License suspension for one year
- Restricted driving with an IID for 10 years
- Possible prison time
To learn more about Kansas’s DUI penalties, click here!
Have You Been Accused?
If you’re facing a DUI charge, we encourage you to contact the McConnell Law Firm as soon as possible. While every case is different, and no conclusions should be drawn without first consulting a DUI attorney in Wichita about the specifics of your case, it is always in your best interest to have a skilled attorney by your side from the beginning.
Request a Free Consultation
Do you or a loved one need the assistance of a DUI attorney in Wichita? We encourage you to contact the McConnell Law Firm at (316) 243-5903 for a free consultation.
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Strategic decision enables faster path to clean hydrogen delivery and community investment
HOUSTON, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BayoTech, a global leader in hydrogen production and distribution solutions, today announced a strategic update to its Northern Calif. hydrogen development strategy.
As the hydrogen economy evolves, BayoTech is shifting focus from the previously planned Port of Stockton site to a new location in the region that, at this time, more closely aligns with its goals for expedited project execution, broader community benefit, and faster hydrogen delivery. This pivot allows BayoTech to move quickly and advance its mission to drive near-term growth and long-term value.
Originally announced in 2023, the Stockton hydrogen hub earned broad support from the Port of Stockton, local government, labor groups, and community stakeholders. The project was fully entitled, reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act, and unanimously approved by the Port, a strong validation of its vision and value.
BayoTech remains committed to workforce development across Calif., including job creation, STEM education partnerships, and infrastructure investment. These priorities are central as the company works with cities, ports, transit agencies, and policymakers to expand hydrogen statewide.
The newly selected location, to be announced later this year, has strong local support and aligns with BayoTech’s strategy to deliver local hydrogen supply. The company expects to break ground on multiple hubs, including in Northern Calif. with updates to follow as development progresses.
“The energy economy is changing rapidly, and the ability to adapt is critical,” said David Best, CEO of BayoTech. “We’re moving quickly to meet demand from public and private partners who recognize hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing transportation and improving air quality, especially in disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by diesel and natural gas emissions.”
BayoTech’s hydrogen hubs provide reliable, low-carbon hydrogen close to where it’s needed most to power fuel cell electric vehicles, public transit fleets, and industrial applications. By locating hubs near demand and enabling the transition from fossil fuels to clean hydrogen, BayoTech helps improve local air quality and public health.
ABOUT BAYOTECH
BayoTech, an innovator in hydrogen solutions, is committed to addressing the global need for reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon hydrogen. BayoTech sites its local hydrogen production hubs close to demand and distributes it to consumers via high-pressure gas transport and storage equipment. Customers are accelerating the decarbonization of their energy and transportation systems through BayoTech’s supply of hydrogen molecules and equipment.
For more information, please visit www.bayotech.us or contact marketing@bayotech.us.
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This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated product deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect BayoTech’s current expectations. Any such forward-looking statements are based on BayoTech’s assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its program development efforts, siting permits and market demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause BayoTech’s actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. Readers should not place undue reliance on BayoTech’s forward-looking statements and BayoTech assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.
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Frank’s teammates really stepped up during his time of need and showed they genuinely care about him. That’s the DaVita Difference.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 282,000 patients at 3,173 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,661 centers were located in the United States and 512 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
Published by Action Against Hunger.
July 3, 2025 New York, NY
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Bangladesh has been repeatedly battered by cyclones, droughts, tidal surges, and floods, with each disaster leaving a deeper mark than the last on both the landscape and the people who live there. Since May 2024, Bangladesh has been severely impacted by four devastating climate-related disasters, including Cyclone Remal, flash floods in the Haor Region, riverine floods in the Jamuna Basin, and unprecedented floods in the eastern regions. These events have had a catastrophic impact, affecting 18.4 million people. In 2022 alone, over 7.1 million Bangladeshis were displaced due to climate change.
Climate disasters in Bangladesh are only expected to worsen. Temperatures are projected to rise rapidly in the coming years, threatening more than 170 million people’s homes, safety, and livelihoods. Action Against Hunger is working to build resilience in Satkhira, a district in the south-west region of Bangladesh where most families rely on agriculture to survive — and are struggling to deal with the nature’s growing unpredictability.
Climate Disasters are Destroying Livelihoods in Satkhira
Satkhira borders the Bay of Bengal, one of the most vulnerable areas to increasingly intense and frequent cyclone activity. The region once was thriving with farm fields, but repeated cyclones and tropical storms have mixed saltwater with freshwater, decimating the soil and water sources and making crop farming impossible. The ensuing poverty and food insecurity have forced many farmers to leave their fields. Those who remain struggle with increasing economic and livelihood challenges, as crop yields and availability of arable land dwindle.
Khaleda Hossain Moon, an Action Against Hunger expert based in the coastal area of Satkhira, raises awareness about the risks created by changing weather patterns in Bangladesh stating, “Due to the high salinity of the soil, crop production is very low, and people with low incomes cannot afford to buy food. Thus, many suffer from malnutrition, especially small children.” With no other choice, farmers have abandoned rice cultivation. Men often work as day laborers, leaving their homes for months at a time to find work. At home, women have turned to fish farming to survive, but they frequently suffer from health problems caused by prolonged exposure to highly salty water.
With expertise in improving food security around the world, Action Against Hunger was well-suited to step in. We started offering training on climate-smart farming as part of our extensive Food Security and Livelihoods work. The program was developed with an approach tailored to Satkhira’s specific needs, harnessing its unique resources for contextualized and sustainable change.
Community at the Heart of Climate Resilience
Action Against Hunger launched a climate-smart agriculture program in 2021 to support farmers affected by climate disasters in Satkhira. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) explains that climate-smart agriculture aims to sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes; adapt and build resilience to climate change; and reduce and/or remove greenhouse gas emissions. In the context of Bangladeshi farming, a climate-smart agriculture program includes adapting to a new environmental context in which flooding and waterlogging [when soil becomes saturated with excess water] is more common, and the soil is increasingly salinized [salty] soil. “The food security program we launched in Satkhira creates a solution for those communities who remain in these disaster-prone areas,” explains Sumon Homaun Kabir, Action Against Hunger’s Program Manager who supervises food security and livelihoods projects in Bangladesh.
Action Against Hunger’s training goes beyond improving agricultural productivity with sustainable farming methods; it puts the local people and environment at the heart of the program by embedding agroecological principles. Agroecology is “a holistic and integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agriculture and food systems”, says FAO. By incorporating these principles, Action Against Hunger’s program is designed to be farmer-centered, regenerative, and nature-based. The methods taught in our program aim to:
- Honor the rich history of farming in Bangladesh and draw from extensive traditional knowledge
- Protect the local ecosystem and preserve biodiversity and soil fertility
- Promote a community-based approach for long-term, self-sustaining success
Programs like these prioritize eco-friendliness and community involvement for long-term results that strengthen community self-resilience. Our goal in Satkhira is to support families adapting to climate change — a deeply stressful experience that threatens their homes, health, and livelihoods — with the best knowledge and resources available. We work alongside local farmers to ensure that solutions are not only technically effective but also culturally relevant, affordable, and owned by the community.
Five Key Methods for Farming in Salinized Soil
When floods and cyclones soak soil in salty water, the damage is long-lasting. Even after the water recedes, the salt remains, accumulating more and more with each recurring climate disaster. Salt is highly toxic to plants, even being considered the most dangerous substance for rice, Bangladesh’s predominant crop. Salinized soil disrupts plant nutrient uptake and causes stress that can damage the plant on the cellular level, reducing crop growth. “It is very difficult to produce any vegetables because of the water and soil salinity,” says Sumon. “Action Against Hunger provides technical knowledge to reduce soil salinity and improve soil fertility through agroecological practices.”
Here are five agroecological methods Action Against Hunger’s program uses for combatting salinized soil in Satkhira:
- Organic fertilizer
Action Against Hunger teaches program participants how to make and use fertilizer with natural products like manure and compost. The fertilizer helps restore soil health by reintroducing organic matter that supports plant growth and health. Sumon believes that the best results come when traditional practices blend with a scientific approach. “We don’t use chemicals,” he says. “Instead, we rely on organic fertilizers to preserve soil quality and boost production.” Action Against Hunger opted for training on organic fertilizer because extensive or improper use of chemical fertilizers can degrade soil structure over time and lead to nutrient imbalances. Organic fertilizers are more suitable for Satkhira’s farming context because they have microbial benefits that boost the long-term fertility of the soil and can be produced locally.
- Crop rotation and diversification
Monoculture farming [the practice of planting only one type of crop] used to be the standard in Satkhira. Farmers would plant exclusively rice, using the harvest to feed their families and sell for income. When climate change brought recurring tidal surges, saltwater intrusion, and unpredictable rainfall, however, rice farming became unreliable.
A single crop is particularly vulnerable to total crop failure; a single climate disaster, pest, or disease could wipe out everything. Crop diversification is an alternative method, in which multiple crops are planted at the same time, creating a safeguard against pests and plant diseases. Similarly, crop rotation is when farmers plant different crops from one year to the next. It introduces a greater variety of nutrients into soil, which can result in 10% greater crop yields than monoculture. Action Against Hunger offers training on crop rotation and diversification strategies to open income-generating opportunities and enhance food security. Action Against Hunger encourages the rotation of rice with saline-resilient crops like sunflower, and promotes intercropping vegetables such as okra, spinach, and chili—many of which can withstand moderate salinity and grow in short cycles.
This approach is particularly effective in empowering women, who are increasingly involved in homestead gardening and alternative crop production. Training sessions focus on locally adapted techniques, using indigenous knowledge alongside modern agroecological principles. As a result, families can better manage soil salinity, reduce dependency on single-season harvests, and build a more stable livelihood system that is adaptive to Bangladesh’s changing climate.
- Rainwater irrigation
In Satkhira, where groundwater is highly saline and unsuitable for irrigation, fresh rainwater is one of the few reliable water sources available to farmers. Rainwater harvesting is an ancient practice that has been used by people around the world to combat water scarcity, and it is ideal for Bangladesh’s current environmental context. Action Against Hunger teaches farmers efficient methods for harvesting and using rainwater to best combat water and soil salinity. For example, training is offered on how to dig small ponds or reservoirs on homesteads to collect and store rainwater during the monsoon season. This stored freshwater is then used for irrigation during dry months, enabling year-round vegetable production even in saline-rich environments.
- Mulching
Mulching is a powerful method for keeping water trapped in soil, preventing it from evaporating and leaving behind salty, dry soil that harms crops. Mulching is the practice of putting a protective layer over the soil. In Action Against Hunger’s program, farmers are trained on how to use mulching to increase crop yields using organic materials like manure. The 2022 study “Mulching as a Sustainable Water and Soil Saving Practice in Agriculture: A Review” found that mulching reduces soil deterioration by limiting runoff and soil loss. It helps manage soil temperature for better water retention and reduces the amount of water needed to irrigate crops. Organic materials are prioritized because they are eco-friendly and increase soil nutrients.
- Vertical elevated structures
In the flood-prone area of Satkhira, vertical elevated structures can help protect plants from the onslaught of salt they face on the ground. Action Against Hunger supports farmers in building structures with locally available materials like bamboo, on which they can install hanging containers or raised beds. Not only is this method effective for reducing salt exposure, but it also maximizes land use, making it suitable for small backyard gardens.
Rekha’s Garden
Rekha joined Action Against Hunger’s agroecological training in May last year. A wide variety of vegetables now grow around her house. “I want to grow more vegetables to increase my income,” she says with an enthusiastic smile. “I already planted seedlings of chili peppers, brinjal (eggplant), tomato, and spinach seeds. I am not leaving any space empty.” Using sustainable, organic techniques, Rekha’s garden has become bountiful. She has plant beds rigged with hanging bottles of rainwater to keep her vegetables hydrated. Mulch made with compost from kitchen waste and livestock manure helps Rekha conserve water and preserve soil moisture.
Rekha’s gardening success inspired her to volunteer with Action Against Hunger and train other women in her village in climate-smart techniques. Her leadership is key to the long-lasting success of the program. Community engagement ensures that Action Against Hunger’s training can be integrated with existing knowledge from Bangladesh’s centuries of agricultural production and innovation. As time goes on, the passing of peer-to-peer information should become increasingly rooted in local experience and adaptable to climate changes in the region.
Beyond the Harvest: Building Financial Safety Nets for Climate Resilience
Action Against Hunger’s goal is to provide families in Satkhira with as many tools as possible to overcome major setbacks caused by climate disasters. While climate-smart farming can increase the chance of a successful harvest, disasters can still strip away crops and leave families vulnerable to financial and food security difficulties. Livelihood diversification is one strategy for increasing the financial security of households, offering a safety net and an alternative income source. A major success of the program is that all households in Simul Baria, a village in Satkhira, now engage in multiple livelihood activities. These include:
- Sewing
- Rearing livestock such as cows, goats, and pigeons
- Practicing homestead-based aquaculture (for which families dig ponds to culture fish)
- Starting other small businesses
Multiple streams of income give farmers in Satkhira a level of insurance against climate disasters. By not relying solely on crop yields, families are better equipped to withstand and recover losses when floods, droughts, or cyclones strike. Diversified livelihoods also bring new skills and opportunities for growth that contribute to long-term resilience.
Local Solutions, Lasting Impact
Each of the five agroecological methods taught in Action Against Hunger’s program is useful for overcoming salinized soil and water. Together, they offer a powerful agricultural approach that can bolster the livelihoods of farmers in Bangladesh for years to come, even in the face of growing climate challenge. As cyclones become more frequent and severe, these practices, as well as livelihood diversification, will become increasingly crucial for families who rely on farming to survive. Action Against Hunger’s program uses methods that not only enhance food production in salinized soils but also reduce dependence on external inputs like aid organizations by promoting locally available and eco-friendly solutions—making farming in Satkhira both more sustainable and self-reliant.
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