environment

Plastics: lifesaver turned environmental threat

Since appearing in the 19th century, plastic has undergone many reinventions.

To reform Bangladesh's environment sector, focus on biodiversity conservation

Environment is one of three pillars of sustainable development, while society and economy are the other two.

Preserving our future by saving our forests

Most of the forest and relevant laws in practice are from the British regime, and devoid of any consideration of the people.

Data centres to cause 2.5 bln tons of emissions by 2030: research

The rapid expansion of data centres worldwide is projected to generate approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030, according to research by the multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley.

Debunking tales of the Russell’s viper

Amid this mass panic, many “facts” being circulated about the snake fall in the realm of misinformation. 

JU lost 40pc waterbodies in 35 years

Jahangirnagar University campus, known for its verdant fields, woods, and waterbodies, has lost nearly 40 percent of its waterbodies over the last three and a half decades.

World Ocean Day: How MSP can help us navigate the blue frontier

Cradled by the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh boasts a maritime area almost as vast as its terrestrial territory.

Will corporations finally be held accountable?

EU’s new law on corporate responsibility a step in the right direction

Integrating our conservation and adaptation approaches

Over the last five years, one approach took shape quite strongly in relation to climate change and biodiversity conservation, and that is Nature-based Solutions.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

Earth's trees number '3 trillion'

There are just over three trillion trees on Earth, according to a new assessment.

August 16, 2015
August 16, 2015

‘Boon granter’ turtles of Bostami shrine (video)

The story behind Bostami turtles goes back around 1,200 years to its origin – what locals believe are embodiments of genies trapped in animal forms.

July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015

Alarm over Cambodia ‘timber grab’

Ancient, highly valuable forests are being lost at an "unprecedented" rate from protected lands in Cambodia, according to a new report.

July 21, 2015
July 21, 2015

Mayors at Vatican seek 'bold climate agreement'

Dozens of environmentally friendly mayors from around the world demand that their national leaders take bold steps at the Paris climate talks this year.

July 16, 2015
July 16, 2015

Major greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2014

Researchers say planet's surface temperature reached its hottest point in 135 years.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Alien-like worm invades US

A bizarre invasive worm with its mouth in the middle of its belly has been found in the United States for the first time, according to new research reports LiveScience.

June 6, 2015
June 6, 2015

People on Teesta bank frustrated (video)

People of five upazilas in Lalmonirhat district living on the banks of Teesta river feel frustrated since Teesta deal will not take place during Indian Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh.

May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015

China readies national carbon market to fight climate change

A successful carbon offset, or "cap-and-trade," market could play a big part in cutting China's emissions -- and help the world tackle global warming.

May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

Bangladesh tanneries: HRW gives bleak outlook

Bangladesh must enforce laws to stop child labour and occupational and environmental health dangers in tannery industry, says Human Rights Watch.

May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015

Arctic pollution rules 'not enough'

The Polar Code, passed at a meeting in London of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), ban ships from releasing oil, sewage, chemicals and waste into the sea.