England’s bid for World Cup glory in Brazil this summer could be undone by a much-feared weather phenomenon. Climate researchers at the University of Reading say there is a 60% chance of an El Nino event hitting the country. The…
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Photo of ‘firenado’ sets the Web ablaze
An incredible image of a “firenado,” a combination of (you guessed it) a fire and a tornado, appeared on the Web this week and quickly inspired many to wonder if the otherworldly image could possibly be real. It is indeed.…
‘Solar power users report reduced energy expenses’
It was a life for them without electricity until recently. But, things have changed fast when they got access to off-grid solar home system. They are happy as it generates enough power for lights, televisions, radios, mobile phone charging and…
New Designs Ease Fish Passage Around Dams
by rebecca kessler On a chilly April morning, when the buds had opened just enough to cast a faint red haze on the trees, Jim Turek drove me out to see how his latest construction project was faring after a…
Global warming has never been explained quite so beautifully
By Chris Smith Climate change and the effects of global warming have been thoroughly and beautifully detailed on two sites. One is GlobalChange.gov, which features the White House’s National Climate Assessment report, and the other is WorldUnderWater.org, a website that…
Fortune smiles on Netrakona Boro growers
The fields in ten upazilas of Netrakona are now presenting stunning vistas of farmers cropping their Boro paddy with a look of overwhelming joy for a possible excellent yield.
FAO warns of food market volatility for production shortfall
Weather conditions in various countries and political tensions in the Black Sea region have made food markets more volatile, FAO reports in the new Food Outlook. In its first major forecast for 2014, FAO puts cereal production at 2 458…
Plantation of off-season Parija rice seedling begins
The farmers have already started plantation of the off-season indigenous parija rice seedlings to complete the process by this month-end everywhere in Rangpur division.
BD to take regional water issue to int’l forum: Minister
Water Resources Minister Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud on Wednesday said the government will place the regional water issue at the international forum if it fails to realise equitable share of water of trans-boundary rivers through negotiations with India. “We want…
Spanish island fights snake invasion
Madrid – A Spanish island has summoned world experts to help it stamp out an invasion of white snakes that threaten to eat all its rare lizards, a conservationist said Tuesday.
Invasive Yellowstone trout in decline
Billings – A voracious species of trout that decimated a native trout population in Yellowstone National Park shows signs of decline following a costly and protracted effort to kill off the invading fish, government scientists and a conservation group said…
Zinc enriched paddy cultivated in Faridpur
Zinc enriched high yielding BRRI-62 and BRRI-64 paddy developed by Bangladesh Rice Research Institute are now under cultivation for the first time in this district showing bright prospect.
Bumper jackfruit production likely in CHT
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) is expecting a bumper production of jackfruits in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) during the current season.
Warming ‘increasingly disruptive’ across US – report
Climate change is having significant financial, ecological and human health impacts across the US, according to a new report. The third National Climate Assessment, released by the White House, says the number and strength of extreme weather events have increased…
Farmer expecting desired production of Malta in Gaibandha
Farmers of Sadullapur upazila in the district are expecting desired production against Malta, a golden juicy fruit, during the current season.
Protect rivers around Dhaka, citizens’ meeting urges
Speakers at a views-exchange meeting here on Tuesday stressed the need for taking effective steps to protect the four rivers surrounding Dhaka city -– Buriganga, Shitalakhya, Turag and Balu — as per the High Court order issued earlier in this…
United efforts to secure water of The Teesta urged
Speakers at a seminar held at the Jatiya Press Club today underlined the need for united efforts of all to ensure equitable sharing of the Teesta river to keep it flowing from its source to the outfall. The seminar on…
Extensive jute cultivation programme taken in Gaibandha
Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken up an extensive programme on jute cultivation in the district during the current season.
Mechanized harvester makes the potato farmers happy in Rajshahi
Instead of the long-lasting conventional method the potato farmers have started using mechanized harvester as it saves cost and reduces labor requirement during the recent past peak harvesting season for the first time in the district.
This massive Chilean lake disappears overnight
Two people walk next to ice blocks in the Lake Cachet II in Aysen, Chilean Patagonia on April 6, 2012.
Knowledge-sharing among coal-fired power plant operators mulled
The government considers forming a “coal club” aimed at sharing knowledge and experience among the public and private sector operators of the coal-fired power plants. Power Division has invited officials of coal-fired plant projects to a meeting on Sunday at…
7 drown as launch sinks in Patuakhali
Seven bodies, including four of women and two of children, were recovered from Kolagachia river in Golachipa upazila after a launch capsized amid stormy weather on Saturday afternoon. Five of the deceased were identified as Runia, 20, Rifat, 5, Nipu,…
How does Europe wean itself off Russian gas?
Each escalation of the crisis in Ukraine sends a jolt of nervousness far beyond its borders as Europe worries about its energy supplies.
Litter reaches seafloor before man
For the first time in the history of human exploration, scientists have found litter is now arriving before man himself. A 10-year large-scale seafloor survey off the European coast has found the widespread presence of bottles, plastic bags, fishing nets…
“Close the door to landfilling.” says EC’s environment DG
From: Editor, ENN In a passionate call for change, Karl Falkenberg, European Commission Director-General for Environment calls for a closure of landfilling, as we know it. “Separate collection is very much at the heart of this circular economy – [but]…
France moving away from nuclear power
From: ClickGreen Staff France may be the world’s most nuclear energy dependent country, but times are changing as the country looks to increase the amount of wind—sourced electricity in its power mix. When French President François Hollande took the reins…
Violent Nor’wester hits 4 dists
Nor’wester lashed Pabna, Bhola, Kushtia and Natore districts on Thursday night, leaving an unspecified number of people injured and dwelling houses and standing crops damaged. In Pabna, the storm swept over Sadar and Ishwardi upazilas injuring 30 people and damaging…
Climate treaties must recognise and protect eco defenders
River otters, lichen on trees and coral in oceans are not just beautiful to look at, they tell us something important about the environment around them.
Prehistoric North Sea ‘Atlantis’ hit by 5m tsunami
A prehistoric “Atlantis” in the North Sea may have been abandoned after being hit by a 5m tsunami 8,200 years ago.
Outdoor grills banned in Beijing
Beijing authorities are banning popular outdoor grills amid fears of rising pollution, it is reported.