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?

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

Dealing with climate change in a capitalist world

Why we should care about remote others in time and space.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Ramping up preparedness amid severe heatwaves

In Bangladesh, heatwaves have historically not been a prominent concern.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Classroom shutdown is only logical amid sweltering heat

Reopening schools and madrasas despite a heat alert was a poor decision

April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

The heat is here to stay

But what are we doing about it?

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

El Niño and La Niña

In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis

The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Fifty years of learning from rises and slips in the Bangladesh economy

We are hubristically living through our ecological implosion.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study

Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to meet emissions-cutting targets

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

A feminist approach to climate solutions

Feminist approaches offer significant opportunities for driving positive change.