climate
Under the influence of the cold spell
This winter, our mood and sleep patterns were affected by the lukewarm electoral fever.
REFLECTIONS / ‘Capitalist Realism’: Reading Mark Fisher in a contemporary world
Why does reality seem so fundamentally unchanging? Fisher argues that the slogan “No Alternative!” is useful for the beneficiaries who, at the end of the day, want to make it seem that nothing else is possible
Closing the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific
To bridge the energy gap and promote climate-friendly sustainable development, increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency are imperative.
The Climate Action Summit in New York has failed to deliver
The world leaders who are responsible for emitting most of the greenhouse gases are not willing to take the requisite actions at the scale and pace that is required.
Rich countries can gain a lot by helping Bangladesh
Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
Macron’s support for an ‘adaptation pact’ with Bangladesh
Macron first told us that he had had a one-on-one conversation with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina already in which he’d offered assistance from France to Bangladesh to work on an energy transition partnership.
Time to look into carbon capture and credit
Carbon capture and storage involves capturing CO2 emissions from industrial processes or power plants and storing them underground.
What our new climate envoy can do for Bangladesh
Last month the PM Sheikh Hasina appointed Saber Hossain Chowdhury, member of parliament, as her climate envoy.
Disaster risk finance is the way to go
The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.
The perils of climate alarmism
Is climate alarmism really the most productive way to handle the thought of climate change?
The Earth Society successfully organises Climate Expo 2023
The purpose of the expo was to promote sustainable living.
Why I am excited about the nuclear fusion breakthrough
A phenomenon previously unseen in our planet.
Climate-smart ideas showcased at Ideabuzz 2022
The winning team is expected to pitch their idea at the World Bank Headquarters.
Meat-eaters behind much of global greenhouse emission
Global meat consumption has increased significantly in recent decades, with per capita consumption almost doubling since the early 1960s, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Whereas an average of 23.1 kilograms (50.8 pounds) of meat per person were consumed annually in the '60s, the figure had risen to 43.2 kilograms in 2019. Studies show that wealthier countries tend to consume more meat. Projections show that global per capita meat consumption will climb to 69.5 kilograms in 2022 — but the figure will be 27.6 kilograms in the developing world.
The wealthy should take accountability for their climate crimes
Most of the world’s wealthiest are to blame for the rising use of private jets.
Climate costs could sink us
We need good governance to implement projects that will protect coastal districts
Chattogram could become a carbon catastrophe on a global scale: Study
Chattogram division is at high risk of being one of the world’s largest carbon catastrophes once all the fossil fuel power plants – planned to be constructed in the division – come into operation, according to a joint study.
Climate Catastrophe on the Horizon
Some of the damage due to climate change will be irreversible for centuries.
The youth prioritises agriculture
Discussions about development spending and reducing Bangladesh's climate vulnerability are often dominated—understandably—by politicians and donors. These are the decision-makers who affect how funds are spent.
