climate change
Fusion energy: The holy grail of clean power
The Earth possesses virtually inexhaustible reserves of the raw materials—deuterium and tritium—essential for a fusion reactor.
10 March 2025, 07:00 AM
The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained
Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.
1 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree
In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.
20 February 2025, 11:46 AM
Bangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery
For thousands of Bangladeshis fleeing climate disasters, migration offers a desperate escape but at a grievous cost.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative
Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.
8 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Don't push renewable energy transition into the distant future
Refrain from decisions that deter transition to renewable energy
24 January 2025, 16:00 PM
Take urgent steps to reactivate the river commission
Why has it not been done over the past five months?
24 January 2025, 05:33 AM
How long before the environmental pledges are honoured?
Save the forests at Netrakona's Durgapur and Kalmakanda
21 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change
As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.
16 January 2025, 10:27 AM
The poor need help amid sweeping cold
Proper distribution of blankets, warm clothing necessary
3 January 2025, 12:15 PM
For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women
Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.
27 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Anthropocentrism and climate change: Explained
Regardless of our understanding of anthropocentrism or human centricity, it is imperative to recognise that the climate crisis we are encountering is largely man-made. Since the 1800s, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have been the most significant contributor to climate change.
26 December 2024, 11:43 AM
Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us
Climate change is severely affecting natural resources, including forests, wetlands, floodplains, hill ecosystems, and biodiversity.
24 December 2024, 07:00 AM
International courts impel advisory climate action
A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM
World Court to open climate change hearings
The hearings begin a week after developing nations denounced as woefully inadequate an agreement reached at the COP29 summit for countries to provide $300 billion in annual climate finance by 2035 to help poorer nations cope with climate change.
2 December 2024, 04:30 AM
Australia protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 170 arrested
New South Wales police said 170 protesters were arrested on Sunday for refusing to move from the shipping channel near the Port of Newcastle.
24 November 2024, 05:55 AM
Developed nations are missing the bus
They must fulfil their obligations in combating climate change
23 November 2024, 13:00 PM
COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change
In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.
22 November 2024, 04:00 AM
The renewable energy sector needs a push
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, transition to clean energy
17 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Yunus calls for united action to tackle climate crisis
Focuses on youth potential for green growth and sustainability
16 November 2024, 05:03 AM