By Asaduzzaman Shamrat Like every year, the 30th World Climate Conference or Conference of Parties (COP-30) is being held in the Amazon city of Brazil to prevent global warming. Like the previous two venues, this year too, there is a debate going on worldwide about such a huge event in this city of the Amazon, known […]
Read MoreDhaka, August 27 — Air pollution has emerged as the single biggest threat to life expectancy in Bangladesh, reducing the average lifespan of citizens by 5.5 years, according to the latest findings of the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC). The report, set to be released globally […]
Read MoreThe death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan has crossed 300, local officials said on Saturday. Hundreds have been killed in recent weeks as Pakistan experienced more rain than usual during the current monsoon season, washing away roads and buildings.
Read MoreBy Zahidul hasan At least 33 people were feared dead and more missing following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, an official said on Thursday. The disaster occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after a heavy flood and mudslide […]
Read MoreBy Zahid Hasan The Asia-Pacific region, home to more than half of the world’s population and some of its fastest-growing economies, stands at a crossroads in the battle against climate change. Rising sea levels, extreme heatwaves, and stronger tropical cyclones are already hitting the region harder than most, forcing governments to confront an urgent question: […]
Read MoreBeijing put most of its hilly districts on the highest alert for heavy rainfall on Monday and warned residents against going out unnecessarily, after dozens recently died in the deadliest floods to hit the Chinese capital since 2012. Up to 200mm (7.9 inches) of rain could hit parts of Beijing over a six-hour period from […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova The Uzbek government has approved the contentious “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” project at the Charvak reservoir in Tashkent region, despite vocal opposition from environmental activists and mounting public concern. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov signed Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 490, granting “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” LLC a 25-year direct lease on 577 hectares of […]
Read MoreDhaka, August 4, 2025 — The Bangladesh chapter of the South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum (SACCJF) officially kicked off its journey with the successful hosting of its first Executive Committee meeting on Monday at its temporary office in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. The session was presided over by SACCJF-BD President Mr. Masum Billah and conducted by […]
Read MoreBy Faras Ghani Pakistan’s climate change minister has slammed the “crisis of injustice” facing the country and a “lopsided allocation” of funding as heavy rains and the latest flash flooding cause more damage, destruction and loss of life. Officials in Pakistan said at least 32 people have been killed in the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Read MoreBy Nikhil Sreekandan On May 21, the forest department of the western Indian state of Gujarat released results of the country’s first lion population estimation since 2020. According to the census, India’s wild lion population – exclusively concentrated in Gujarat – has risen by 32 percent over the past five years to 891 lions. India’s […]
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