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?

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

We must stand together to help flood-affected people

Government should intensity efforts to support those most at risk

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Continuing flood exposes the fault lines in our response

Authorities must prepare better, and more wisely

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Kurigram flood victims need urgent support

Govt must ensure adequate food and shelter for them

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Heroes and villains of the climate crisis

The “climatic” factor brings us back to the question of climate justice.

June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024

Living in a furnace: Is there any way to beat the heat?

Dhaka stares down a fiery future, one choked by relentless heat. But there is hope.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

To cut CO2 emissions, let’s tackle over-production

We live in a world where approximately 9.2 percent of the global population lives on less than $2.15 per day according to figures from 2019.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Of damaged dams and sleepless nights

Displacement fear looms over thousands living in 5 unions of Khulna’s Koyra

June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024

Earth: Our only home, our responsibility

It is crucial for us to acknowledge that our actions have profound consequences on this planet

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

The importance of trees in Dhaka’s concrete jungle

Overurbanisation has destroyed the trees of Dhaka, leaving Dhaka dwellers in an environment where the air is too toxic to breathe in. Land clearing has made the already-hot summer season hotter and prolonged.

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

Sea-level rise in Bangladesh: Faster than global average

Bangladesh is experiencing a faster sea-level rise than the global average of 3.42mm a year, which will impact food production and livelihoods even more than previously thought, government studies have found.