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Climate News 21 June – 27 June 2023
Will India lightning strike deaths rise as climate change worsen? Source: Straits Times Date: 22 Jun 2023 Lightning killed four villagers on May 6 – two people herding sheep and a couple working on their farm – marking the first time the area has experienced a lethal storm as climate change fuels the risk of [...] Read More
Climate News 14 June – 20 June 2023
Saber: Bangladesh losing 2% of its GDP due to climate change Source: Dhaka Tribune Date: 20 Jun 2023 Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Special Envoy to the Prime minister for Climate Change, emphasized the critical need for addressing climate change in Bangladesh. He pointed out that climate change currently causes a 2% loss in the country's GDP, [...] Read More
Climate News 7 June – 13 June 2023
Bangladesh shuts schools, cuts power in longest heatwave in decades Source: France 24 Date: 7 Jun 2023 Bangladesh is grappling with its longest heatwave in 50 years, with temperatures reaching 40°C in Dhaka. The government has closed thousands of primary schools due to the extreme heat, and widespread power cuts have exacerbated the situation. Electricity [...] Read More
Climate News 31 May – 6 June 2023
Climate change impacts: A day in the life of a fisherwoman Source: The Daily Star Date: 5 Jun 2023 Masuda Begum, a woman in her twenties from Satkhira's Chuna Gram, battles the encroachment of saltwater into her village due to unfavorable agricultural practices and rising sea levels. Her husband is a day laborer, and she [...] Read More
Climate News 17 May – 23 May 2023
Bangladesh braces for 30-fold increase in alarming climate change impact Source: Dhaka Tribune Date: 18 May 2023 A recent intense heatwave in Bangladesh and other Asian countries, linked to human-caused climate change, underscores the pressing need for global climate action. The heatwave, which brought record temperatures, damaged infrastructure, and caused health issues, is consistent with [...] Read More
Climate News 10 May-16 May 2023
Climate Change: Workers in South Asia at risk in extreme heat Source: The Daily Star Date: 10 May 2023 Rising global temperatures are endangering workers, raising the risk of fatalities and disabilities from extreme heat. South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are expected to bear the brunt of lost working hours due to extreme heat. India, [...] Read More
Climate News 3 May – 9 May 2023
Making a university great, with climate action Source: Daily Star Date: 4 May 2023 The column discusses the opportunity for Bangladesh's universities to lead in addressing climate change. The authors propose focusing on research and teaching across all universities, turning climate change challenges into opportunities. They highlight the establishment of a Climate Change and Development [...] Read More
Climate News 26 April – 2 May 2023
How floating farms are helping Bangladesh adapt to climate change Source: The Japan Times Date: 28 Apr 2023 In the flood-prone region of Barisal, Bangladesh, farmers like Mohammad Mohasin have turned to floating gardens, known as dhap, to combat the impacts of climate change. These hydroponic gardens, made primarily from water hyacinth and bamboo poles, [...] Read More
Climate News 19 April – 25 April 2023
'Hotter and hotter': Swathes of Asia sweat in heatwave Source: France 24 Date: 19 Apr 2023 South and Southeast Asia are grappling with a severe heatwave, with record temperatures causing distress. Bangladesh experienced its highest temperature in nearly 60 years, and India reported at least 13 heatstroke deaths, while Thailand saw temperatures reaching 44.6°C. Experts [...] Read More