Climate
Global leaders pledge to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030
World leaders on Monday pledged to take urgent action over the next 10 years to put nature and biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030, reports Xinhua.
Mobilise global support to address climate refugee issue: PM to G20
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said G20 has a greater responsibility to come forward with stronger commitment to mobilise global support to address the issue of displacement or climate refugees.
Climate change to ultimately cost $100,000 per ton of carbon
Two geoscientists and a philosopher from the University of Chicago (UChicago) estimated that an "ultimate cost of carbon" to humanity comes out closer to 100,000 dollars per ton, a thousand times higher than the 100 dollars or less routinely calculated for the cost to our generation.
FM for engaging youth power globally on climate front
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday called upon all to engage youths in climate adaptation issues globally saying they are the future.
Mild heat wave sweeping over Bangladesh
A mild heat wave is sweeping over parts of the country including Dhaka, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said Monday.
Workers criticize Amazon on climate despite risk to jobs
Hundreds of employees are openly criticizing Amazon's record on climate change despite what they say is a company policy that puts their jobs at risk for speaking out.
Greenpeace decries Trump's approach to climate
Greenpeace's international executive director, Jennifer Morgan, says that U.S. President Donald Trump's lack of focus on environmental issues will hit him where it hurts - money.
Climate protesters stage sit-in at Berlin's Tegel airport
Dozens of people, many dressed in penguin costumes, are staging a sit-in at Berlin's Tegel airport to protest against greenhouse gas emissions from air travel.
Climate activists block roads, protest in Australian cities
Perth, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Activists blocked major roads and demonstrated in Australian cities Tuesday in a second day of global protests by the Extinction Rebellion movement demanding more urgent actions to counter climate change.
Worried European leaders confront Pence on Brexit, climate
Iceland, Sept 5 (AP/UNB) — Vice President Mike Pence is receiving a tongue-lashing from European allies as he plays understudy to the president on the world stage.