Enviroment

Enviroment

Apart from the environmental effects from increased CO2 emissions, how the ever-increasing number of SUVs will be accommodated on the narrow streets of Dhaka is also a matter of concern. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Why you should think twice before buying an SUV

In Bangladesh, there is an increasing demand for high-end four-wheelers – the second largest global CO2 emitters. Amid climate change and local traffic congestion, how is this even compatible with...

A man drinks from a bottle at Primrose Hill, in London, Britain, September 3, 2023. File photo from REUTERS

This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say

Infograph: TBS

Investing $1.2b to curb temperature rise would save $11.6b losses: Study

People look out from Greenwich Park, with Canary Wharf in the distance, in London, Britain June 22, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

Banks vote to limit accounting of emissions in bond and stock sales

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends a view exchange meeting with the country’s importers and exporters of consumer goods at her official residence Ganabhaban. Photo: PID

PM to open South Asia's largest single STP in Dhaka Thursday

Yousuf Jamil. Illustration: TBS

E-waste is a growing menace in Bangladesh

Flying is inarguably the least sustainable travel mode and should be avoided by anyone who wants to reduce their carbon footprint. Photo: Reuters

How bad for the environment is travelling?

Father of three children, Harmuz is a marginalised farmer. He was chosen by the forest department to patrol the ‘protected’ forest. Photo: Mumit M

Cabinet to continue ban on cutting trees to protect biodiversity

Climate change: How harmful is tourism for the environment?

Climate change: How harmful is tourism for the environment?

CVF emerges as legitimate voice under Bangladesh's presidency: PM

CVF emerges as legitimate voice under Bangladesh's presidency: PM

US President Joe Biden discusses the United States' response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and warns CEOs about potential cyber attacks from Russia at Business Roundtable's CEO Quarterly Meeting in Washington, DC, US on 21 March. Photo: Reuters

Biden protects US forests but struggles on biggest climate goals

Photo: Shafiqul Alam/ Environmental economist

Energy security should be the prime concern, not electricity alone

Environmental activist ties himself to goal post during Premier League match

Environmental activist ties himself to goal post during Premier League match