climate

Heroes and villains of the climate crisis

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

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.

December 12, 2015
December 12, 2015

COP21: Climate deal 'final draft' reached in Paris

Organisers of climate talks in Paris say a final draft text has been reached after nearly two weeks of intensive negotiations.

December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015

COP21: Rows likely over new climate text

A critical "clean" draft text has been published at UN climate talks here in Paris after delays.

November 29, 2015
November 29, 2015

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.

November 27, 2015
November 27, 2015

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.

November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015

'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).

October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015

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.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

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.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

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.

September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015

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.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

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.