climate change

We must adopt climate-smart urea management

Nitrogen runoff from excessive urea application contributes to water pollution and eutrophication

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.

The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

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.

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.

Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative

Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.

Don't push renewable energy transition into the distant future

Refrain from decisions that deter transition to renewable energy

Take urgent steps to reactivate the river commission

Why has it not been done over the past five months?

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

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.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

The poor need help amid sweeping cold

Proper distribution of blankets, warm clothing necessary

December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024

For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women

Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.

December 26, 2024
December 26, 2024

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.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us

Climate change is severely affecting natural resources, including forests, wetlands, floodplains, hill ecosystems, and biodiversity.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

International courts impel advisory climate action

A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

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.

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

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.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Developed nations are missing the bus

They must fulfil their obligations in combating climate change

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

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.