Trump says US could 'conceivably' return to Paris climate deal

President Donald Trump says that the United States could "conceivably" return to the Paris climate accord, although he stopped short of signalling any move in that direction.
11 January 2018, 05:18 AM

Alpine air at work? Delhi eyes novel ways to battle smog

Political apathy over the poisonous smog choking India's capital has led many like businessman Kamal Meattle to take matters into their own hands, with an office building he says pumps air as fresh as from the Swiss Alps.
9 January 2018, 10:55 AM

Rare giant lily pads draw impressive crowds to Paraguay lagoon

An off-the-beaten-path corner of Paraguay has become a tourist attraction this month as visitors flock to see a rare delight floating on a hidden lagoon: giant round water lilies spanning over 1.5 meters (five feet).
9 January 2018, 08:13 AM

Bacteria makes blue jeans green

They can be tight, flared, ripped at the knee. Jeans come in all styles and colours these days, but one hue will always be synonymous with the world's favourite garment: indigo blue.
9 January 2018, 07:53 AM

2017 2nd hottest year after 2016

Last year was the second hottest worldwide on record, just behind a sweltering 2016, with signs of climate change ranging from wildfires to a thaw of Arctic ice, a European Union monitoring centre says.
5 January 2018, 07:02 AM

2017, the year of hurricanes, wildfires and floods

2017 has been the year of Climate Change impacts and its horrors making to the news on a daily basis. From hurricanes to wildfires, the previous year was a constant reminder that the planet is in the eye of the great climate change storm.
4 January 2018, 04:27 AM

Beijing may be starting to win its battle against smog

Beijing may have turned a corner in its battle against the city’s notorious smog and environmental consultants say the Chinese government deserves much of the credit for introducing tough anti-pollution measures.
30 December 2017, 05:30 AM

Accidentally killing migratory birds not a crime, Trump Administration says

Energy companies and other businesses that accidentally kill migratory birds will no longer be criminally prosecuted, the Trump administration says in a decision hailed by industry but denounced by environmental groups.
23 December 2017, 04:52 AM

Winter warmer, delayed due to depression in Bay of Bengal

Winter temperatures continue to feel warmer and warmer in Bangladesh. Compared to last year, this day is almost one degree warmer.
17 December 2017, 07:37 AM

Tasmanian tiger doomed long before humans came along

The Tasmanian tiger was doomed long before humans began hunting the enigmatic marsupial, scientists say, with DNA sequencing showing it was in poor genetic health for thousands of years before its extinction.
12 December 2017, 09:41 AM

Video of starving polar bear exposes climate crisis

There exist images throughout history that capture the human psyche, encapsulating the height of tragedy, be it war, famine or climate crisis. This time, a group of filmmakers have shared images of the gut-wrenching moment they stumbled across a starving polar bear clinging to life in the wild as it scavenged for food.
11 December 2017, 07:53 AM

PM leaves for Paris to attend One Planet Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Paris on a three-day official visit to attend ‘One Planet Summit’.
11 December 2017, 04:47 AM

Babies' brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN

As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounds the alarm over the damage that pollution is doing to babies' developing brains.
6 December 2017, 06:21 AM

Book on ‘Flowers, trees, creepers and shrubs of Bangladesh’ published

Tarupallab, an organisation working for the conservation and maintenance of trees has published a book on flowers, trees, creepers and shrubs of Bangladesh at the National Museum in the capital’s Shahbagh.
3 December 2017, 10:28 AM

Glitter could be bad for environment

Scientists are saying glitter is dangerous for the environment, CNN reports.
30 November 2017, 07:44 AM

Scientists discover resilient 'heart' of Great Barrier Reef

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in peril from climate change and widespread bleaching, but scientists say a small portion may be resilient enough to keep much of the rest alive.
29 November 2017, 10:35 AM

Flies can help in public health surveillance: Study

Science could soon unleash a most incongruous army in the war against disease - one composed of filthy flies.
27 November 2017, 04:34 AM

Tiger shot dead in Paris after escaping from circus

A circus tiger is shot dead by its owner after escaping into the streets of Paris, affecting public transport and bringing emergency services rushing to the area.
25 November 2017, 06:39 AM

Global warming to make US thunderstorms larger, more frequent

Summer thunderstorms in North America will likely be larger, wetter and more frequent in a warmer world, dumping 80 percent more rain in some areas and worsening flooding, a new study says.
21 November 2017, 04:29 AM

Scientists warn of 'giant leap backward' at climate talks

Carbon dioxide emissions are set to rise this year after a three-year pause, scientists say at UN climate talks, warning that "time is running out", even as White House officials use the occasion to champion the fossil fuels that drive global warming.
14 November 2017, 06:55 AM