Environment
Bangladesh’s E-Rickshaw Boom Leaves Toxic Battery Trail
Bangladesh has seen an explosive rise in battery-powered e-rickshaws, transforming short-distance travel in cities like Dhaka.
Daily GT
Australia Bushfires Rage Amid Extreme Heatwave, PM Warns of “Dangerous” Weather
Australia Bushfires Rage Amid Extreme Heatwave, PM Warns of “Dangerous” Weather
Daily GT
Environmentally Sustainable Urbanization: A Necessity for a Livable Dhaka
Dhaka—the heart of Bangladesh is the center of the nation’s politics, economy, education, culture, and aspirations.
Environment
Global Climate Efforts Stumble as 95% of Nations Miss UN Deadline for 2035 Emissions Targets
95% of Countries Fail to Submit Climate Plans Ahead of COP30
A Global Shortfall in Climate Commitments
In a critical blow to global climate efforts, 95%...
Climate Change
Burning Skies Over Los Angeles: A Deadly Wake-Up Call for Climate and Public Health
Author: Sharif Mohammad Sadat
The recent apocalyptic sunrise in Los Angeles — a fiery red glow piercing through a thick shroud of wildfire smoke —...
Daily GT
One Health, One Ocean: How Fish Health Protects Our Future This World Fisheries Day
Author: Sharif Mohammad Sadat
On World Fisheries Day 2024, we are reminded of the intricate connections between aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. Fish are indispensable...
Environment
Climate Finance Billions at Stake at COP29: Who Will Pay?
As the UN COP29 climate finance conference approaches, rich nations will face immense pressure to increase climate finance contributions to help developing countries combat...
Environment
Polythene Ban Takes Effect in Supermarkets Across the Capital
The government's strict ban on polythene and polypropylene shopping bags has officially started in the capital’s supermarkets. Supermarket staff are supportive of the initiative,...
Environment
Is the End of Free Rides for Electric Vehicle Owners Near? Bridget McKenzie Thinks So!
Liberal senator Bridget McKenzie has hinted at the possibility of a Coalition government introducing road user charges for electric vehicle owners. She expressed concerns...
Environment
Stop Global Warming to Turn the Tide on Sea Level Rise: UN Assembly President
The UN General Assembly convened a high-level meeting to address the critical issue of sea level rise. UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang led...
Environment
How Swing States Are Shaping the US Election with Clean Energy Investments
The swing states in the upcoming US election are receiving nearly half of the $150 billion clean energy investment from the 2022 Inflation Reduction...