environment

BUP’s EggTeaVate: Transforming cafeteria waste into sustainable solutions

EggTeaVate is based on the widely recognised concept of kitchen waste composting but with a unique approach.

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.

Why nuclear energy makes sense for Bangladesh

Coal is responsible for approximately 24.6 deaths per TWh (terawatt hour) due to air pollution and occupational hazards.

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. 

April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019

Tanzania to ban single-use plastics by July

Tanzania plans to ban the production, importation, sale and use of all single-use plastic bags by July, to help tackle pollution from non-biodegradable waste.

May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018

Volcanic activity pauses at Hawaii crater but more eruptions expected

Volcanic activity from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano pauses on Tuesday, authorities says, while warning that more outbreaks should be anticipated.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

Glitter could be bad for environment

Scientists are saying glitter is dangerous for the environment, CNN reports.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

What happens to our e-waste?

What do you do with the damaged battery or chargers of your cell phone? Where do you keep your fused bulbs and abandoned switches? What about obsolete computer accessories?

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.