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.
COP21: Rows likely over new climate text
A critical "clean" draft text has been published at UN climate talks here in Paris after delays.
Paris climate deal ‘more likely’
Nearly 150 global leaders are gathering in Paris on Sunday for a critical UN climate meeting, amid tight security.The conference, known as COP21, will attempt to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions.
Climate crunch to dominate Commonwealth summit
The 2015 Commonwealth Summit kicks off on Friday to a grand opening ceremony with Queen Elizabeth, followed by intense working sessions where world leaders will grapple with climate change.
'Dramatic retreat' seen in Greenland glacier
A major glacier in northeastern Greenland is rapidly crumbling into the Atlantic Ocean and experts warned on Thursday the breakup will likely raise global sea level by 18 inches (a half meter).
Mahmood for shared responsibility to protect disaster-hit people
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali demands shared responsibility of all states to protect the climate and disaster-induced displaced people and mitigate their misery.
Paris climate summit: UN negotiations 'need redesign'
The UN climate negotiations are heading for failure and need a major redesign if they are to succeed, scientists say.
Hasina for effective climate deal to realise SDGs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised on an effective climate deal in the coming conference in Paris later this year to help implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better future of the humanity.
Global warming: Are trees going on strike?
Trees, crucial absorbers of climate-harming carbon dioxide gas, may finally be balking at an ever-earlier spring season brought on by global warming, researchers have said.
Unusual rain: Climate change to blame
The Met office says it hasn't seen such erratic pattern of monsoon, which has caused about 40 percent more rainfall this year than the average recorded over the last 10 years. 'Climatic change has caused a spike in variability,' says a top weather expert.
Global warming increases 'food shocks' threat
Climate change is increasing the risk of severe 'food shocks' where crops fail and prices of staples rise rapidly around the world.
