Chuadanga records highest temperature at 42.8 degrees Celsius
The situation has been exacerbated by frequent power cuts in the district.
Global Warming
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 2% in FY21/22 as economy recovered
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Ocean warming impact on Philippines: To know the future, look at the past
Latest data and study findings in past years have shown the impact of ocean warming on the Philippines.
Philippine president orders creation of team to mitigate El Nino impact
Marcos also wants the government, particularly the Department of Health, to focus on illnesses that people usually get during El Nino.
Chiang Mai, Bangkok choking near top of world air pollution rankings
Chiang Mai has regularly topped the rankings over the past few weeks, though Chiang Rai (not included in the list) scored even higher on the scale.
ADB to give $230 million for Bangladesh flood victims’ rehabilitation
The project will address the climate change impacts by developing innovative climate-resilient infrastructure.
AC sales soar in Bangladesh amid heatwave
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Dhaka experiences ‘hottest day in 58 years’
The highest temperature recorded in the capital was 40.4 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1965, a meteorological assistant said.
Where is Bangladesh in the global race towards renewable energy?
The country was to bring changes by enhancing its overall power generation capacity. The energy mix, however, remains heavily dominated by fossil fuels.
1 in 3 online shoppers in Singapore opt for reusable packaging: WWF survey
The study found that consumers preferred to have convenience over incentives for returning the packaging. A few customers chose to keep the packaging for their own use.