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.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Dead Sea drying: A new low-point for Earth

The Dead Sea, the salty lake located at the lowest point on Earth, is gradually shrinking under the heat of the Middle Eastern sun. For those who live on its shores it's a slow-motion crisis - but finding extra water to sustain the sea will be a huge challenge.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Destroying Our Lifeline

One of Bangladesh's most significant natural resources is the Sundarbans-- the largest mangrove forest of the world comprising of 140,000 hectares of tidal forests.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

'Perfect storm' of El Niño and warming boosted Alberta fires

El Niño and ongoing climate change have both contributed to the devastating Alberta wildfires according to experts.

April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016

Fears over unauthorised Everest flights

Helicopter firms are carrying out unauthorised sightseeing flights over the upper reaches of Mount Everest, Nepalese officials say.

March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016

Thrilling find in Borneo - a rhino species long thought gone

For the first time in 40 years, a species of rhino has been seen in Kalimantan, the Indonesia part of Borneo.

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Help build eco-friendly infrastructures, PM to architects

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks cooperation from the country's architects in building infrastructures using local resources keeping in mind the environment and land resource constraint.

March 19, 2016
March 19, 2016

Coal-laden cargo sinks in Sundarbans

A cargo vessel carrying coal capsizes at Shela river in Chandpai range of the Sundarbans in Bagerhat.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

New plastic-eating bacteria could help save planet

A new strain of bacteria that can actually eat plastic has been discovered by scientists in Japan, reports CNN.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Japan marks fifth tsunami anniversary

Japan is marking the fifth anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left more than 18,000 dead or missing.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

US climate change campaigner dies snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef

Award-winning American environmental photographer Gary Braasch dies while snorkeling at the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef.