by Lili Fuhr, Hannah McKinnon Berlin – Since the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, too many policymakers have fallen for the oil and gas industry’s rhetoric about how it can help to reduce greenhouse-gas em issions. Tall tales…
Category: Environment
Roman rooftops all abuzz for air pollution study
Italian beekeepers are spreading their wings into the study of pollution in Rome, working with the country’s carabinieri military police to learn more about the state of the air in the Eternal City.
Aedes larvae in 45pc homes of Dhaka South City Zone-1
Dhaka, July 28 (UNB) – Aedes mosquito larvae were found in 45 percent homes of Dhanmondi, Kalabagan, Segun Bagicha and ministers’ residential area in Minto Road and Hair Road under Zone-1 of the corporation, said Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)…
Over 50 families evacuated fearing landslide in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar, Jul 28 – More than 50 families have been evacuated from a hilly at Muhuripara in Sadar Upazila fearing landslides triggered by incessant rain.
Tube trains, elevated ring roads, circular waterway on cards: PM
Dhaka, Jul 28 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said initiatives have been taken to construct underground rail lines, elevated ring roads and waterways around the capital, aiming to ensure better transport services. “We’ve already started a feasibility study to…
Will the grass be greener for the workers?
by Kate Holman What are ‘green jobs’? According to the International Labour Organization, they are “decent jobs that contribute to preserve or restore the environment, be they in traditional sectors such as manufacturing and construction, or in new, emerging green…
Rohingyas: Dhaka for holding perpetrators accountable
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has said the perpetrators of heinous crimes against Rohingyas in Rakhine State of Myanmar must be held accountable.
IOM official found dead in Cox’s Bazar hotel
Cox’s Bazar, July 27 – Police recovered the body of an official of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN agency on migration, from a hotel in the Cox’s Bazar district town on Thursday night.
Heatwave grips northern Europe as Greece burns
Scorching hot weather set the conditions for Greece’s wildfires — Europe’s deadliest this century with scores killed — while record temperatures in the north of the continent have also sparked blazes causing widespread damage in recent days.Ten EU countries have…
Gazipur mayor, councilors sworn in
Newly elected mayor of Gazipur Md. Jahangir Alam and councilors of the Gazipur City Corporation were sworn in at the Prime Minister Office here today.
Dhaka South City Corpn budget Taka 36 billion
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Tk 3,598.75 crore for the fiscal year 2018-19.
Total lunar eclipse on Friday
A total lunar eclipse will occur on Friday, said the Climate Division of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday.
Rain-flood leads to traffic chaos in capital Dhaka
Torrential rains triggered by the active monsoon inundated many parts of the capital for the 2nd consecutive day on Tuesday, causing immense sufferings to commuters.
Create climate for Rohingya repatriation, probe crimes: UNSC
Dhaka, July 24 – The members of the UN Security Council have stressed the need to step up efforts to create conditions conducive for a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
Can cities reach the zero waste goal?
By Daniel Gutman Buenos Aires, Jul 23 2018 (IPS) – How should cities address the problem of waste? The most important thing is to set a clear objective: that the day will come when nothing will be sent to final…
Tree plantation held at RU
Rajshahi, July 23 – With a view to enhancing the beauty of the university campus as well as to maintain the ecological balance of Rajshahi University (RU) a tree plantation program held on the campus on Monday.
Joint fight against climate change, forest loss in Mozambique
From a distance, the Gile National Reserve in northern Mozambique is a vast, dense ocean of green that reaches as far as the horizon. Bigger than Luxembourg, the 2,800-square-kilometre (1,080-square-mile) forest seems to be eassuringly preserved, its hardwood treasure placed…
Early maturing Boro rice needed, President tells scientists
Mymensingh, July 22 – Farmers in haor areas have to earn their bread and butter depending on its largely mono-crop agricultural system. But sometimes, flash floods cause a huge damage to haor areas. This affects both the haors and the…
Dhaka wants UNSC meeting Monday to deliver on Rohingya issue
Dhaka, July 22 – Bangladesh wants the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to deliver on Rohingya issue to have a sustainable solution to the crisis as the body having responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security sits on…
Ecuadoreans build record pyramid of roses to attract world
Tabacundo, Jul 22 (AP/UNB) — The people in this small Andean town are the proud creators of the biggest floral structure ever built — a life-size replica of an indigenous pyramid made from 546,364 roses .
Teesta water no longer a hurdle in India-Bangladesh ties?
The pending resolution of the Teesta river water sharing agreement is “no longer an issue” for Bangladesh, government’s political advisor Hossain Toufique Imam has said. The statement indicates a major shift in position for the government, which has been appealing…
Policy to realise untapped Bay of Bengal resources urged
Dhaka – Speakers at a seminar on Saturday urged the government to develop an appropriate and pro-poor policy to realise the untapped resources in the Bay of Bengal in context of poverty reduction and achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goal).
Govt developing 1.5m people’s skills to achieve SDGs
The government has been developing skill of 15 lakh people in three phases side by side with ensuring their job for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Councilor hopefuls vow to establish child marriage-free society
Five councilor candidates, including one for women reserved seat, in the Ward No-12 of the upcoming election of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) scheduled to be held on July 30, promised to establish child marriage-free society if they were elected.
Temperature likely to drop
News Desk Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday said that temperature is likely to drop today as light to moderate rainfall may occur over the country.
Manikganj boat market reminds of onset of BD wet season
Boat makers in the district now have little time to waste as they are awfully busy making boats, a widely used vessel in rural areas during monsoon.
Support of world leaders not enough to end Rohingya crisis
Despite having the strong support of influential global leaders, Bangladesh has “missed” the opportunity to mobilise the world’s superpowers and place pressure on Myanmar to allow for the repatriation of the Rohingya refugees.
Air pollution up at alarming rate in BD district of Comilla
Comilla, July 20 – Air pollution, especially emission of huge quantity toxic elements with black smoke from unfit vehicles and noise pollution are increasing day by day across the district.
Failure to submit DNA paternity report: Bail cancelled
Dhaka, Jul 19 – The High Court on Thursday cancelled the bail of an accused in a paternity case and asked him to surrender within 3 days for failing to submit his DNA report to the court as per its…
Dhaka dwellers experience the hottest day of the year
Dhaka, 19 July – Dhaka dwellers spent an extremely unpleasant day on Thursday as the mercury rose to 37.6° Celsius making it the hottest of the year. High humidity content of the air caused maximum sweating, said weather forecasters of…