Trees play a critical role in supporting life on Earth, and over the past few years, everyone from governments to companies to celebrities has been talking about tree planting as a solution to climate change and a boon to biodiversity. But, according to recent research, we could also do a
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Climate change puts Bangladeshi farmers’ reliance on rice varieties to the test
Bangladeshi farmers overwhelmingly cultivate rice using the BRRI-28 and BRRI-29 varieties developed by the government, despite the availability of more than 100 alternative varieties, some of them better suited to changing climatic patterns.Yields are declining for these two popular varieties as arable land becomes more saline, dry, or submerged due
Climate change a factor in ‘unprecedented’ South Asia floods
Scientists say climate change is a factor behind the erratic and early rains that triggered unprecedented floods in Bangladesh and northeastern India, killing dozens and making lives miserable for millions of others. Although the region is no stranger to flooding, it typically takes place later in the year when monsoon rains
By deliberately ignoring risk, the world is bankrolling its own destruction
It is often said that a pessimistic person is an optimistic but well-informed person. Here, a good number of people may believe that human wit and inventiveness are capable of facing both the current and the looming disasters, like the impact of climate change, for instance. Others, instead, may think that
Climate change: An alarming issue for Bangladesh
Climate change is compounding the environmental dangers that Bangladesh's low-income people are facing, leaving them unable to appropriately shelter, nourish, and educate their children, according to Henrietta Fore, executive director of UNICEF. She made this comment during a visit to the country in early March 2019. It is a worldwide phenomenon driven
Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia: UN
Nodi Rocks’ begins with the love of climate and rivers
"Nodi Rocks" initiative is starting with devotion for rivers and 7 popular Bands, a revolutionary initiative with a view to using music as a powerful tool to promote the riverine beauty and create awareness to preserve climate among the youth. The flamboyant project was inaugurated on Tuesday with a virtual event. For
Collaboration is key to saving planet from climate change impacts: BGMEA President
Climate change is never confined to boundaries or borders, hence collaboration among all are required to save the planet, said Faruque Hassan, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). “There is sharp disconnect between sustainability and pricing mechanism. Manufacturing cleaner and greener production cannot come at free of cost.
Big bet on wind energy to curb climate change
Bangladesh aims to significantly expand renewable energy sources in its total energy mix in its relentless pursuit of a net-zero carbon footprint. As one of the key steps in this regard, the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda) has set a target of generating 5,000 MW of onshore and offshore
Climate Change: Youth more aware than older ones
Younger people in Bangladesh are substantially more likely than older people to be aware of climate change, says a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup released on Thursday ahead of World Children's Day. Over 90 per cent of the Bangladeshi children and youth who were aware of the issue also