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. 

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.

March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016

Scientists await rare birth of 'baby dragons' in Slovenian cave

Scientists are eagerly awaiting the rare hatching of more than 57 "baby dragon" eggs in a Slovenian cave only accessible by underground train.

February 29, 2016
February 29, 2016

Rawhide won’t be allowed at Hajaribagh tanneries: Amu

Industry Minister Amir Hossain Amu says that rawhide would not be allowed to enter tannery factories at Dhaka’s Hajaribagh to avert environment pollution in this area.

February 29, 2016
February 29, 2016

Turtles' vulnerable start to life on Philippine coast

Hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings emerge above a Philippine beach at night and immediately look to the sea, hoping to beat huge odds and start a remarkable trans-oceanic journey lasting decades.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Peru oil spill pollutes Amazon rivers

At least 3,000 barrels of crude oil have been spilled in an Amazonian region after leaks from Peru's main oil pipeline, the state oil company said.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Scientists discover mysterious boiling river in Amazon

Scientists discover a mysterious river in the Amazon rainforest, and the average temperature of its water is around 86 degree Celsius.

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

Leopard beaten to death in Sherpur after injuring one

Villagers beat a leopard to death after it attacked the mayor of Sribordi municipality at Shait Kakra village in Sribordi upazila of Sherpur.