Environment
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Temperatures in UK rose rapidly as over 40C predicted
Jul 18, 2022The UK could have its hottest day on record this week, with temperatures forecast to hit up to 41C (106F). At 16:00 BST it was 38.1C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, making this the hottest day of... -
The UK’s first-ever Red Extreme Heat Warning
Jul 18, 2022The UK is experiencing to feel temperatures of 40°C for the first time ever, and the Met Office has issued the first-ever Red heat advisory. Early next week, a big portion of England is predicted to... -
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
Jul 16, 2022Southwest Europe continued to roast in oppressive heat on Friday for a fifth day, the heat triggering disastrous wildfires that forced thousands of people to evacuate and ruined vacations. As Britain prepared for “severe heat” in... -
World Bank approves $500m credit to help Bangladesh improve disaster preparedness
Jul 16, 2022Over 1.25 million people would benefit from the $500 million credit that the World Bank has approved for Bangladesh to help it better prepare for inland flooding disasters in 14 flood-prone regions. The Resilient Infrastructure for... -
84 die in first 3 days of Spain’s heat wave!
Jul 16, 2022The Carlos III Health Institute, which answers to the Spanish Ministry of Health, reported on Friday that 84 individuals are known to have perished as a result of the heat wave that has affected Spain since... -
A mild to moderate heat wave might persist in several areas of the country
Jul 15, 2022According to a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) advisory valid for 24 hours starting at 9 am today, the current mild to moderate heat wave is predicted to persist in various parts of the nation. “A mild... -
UN weighs listing Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’
Mar 21, 2022On Monday, the United Nations launched a monitoring expedition to the Great Barrier Reef to see if the World Heritage property is being protected from climate change as it continues to bleach. Authorities reported last week... -
World ‘sleepwalking’ to climate catastrophe: UN chief
Mar 21, 2022UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday the world is “sleepwalking to climate catastrophe”, with major economies allowing carbon pollution to increase when drastic cuts are needed. The planet-saving goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees... -
World Bank to provide US$120m for climate smart agriculture, deal signed
Mar 16, 2022Bangladesh’s government and the World Bank signed a finance agreement today, under which the lending institution will give US$120 million for the implementation of the “Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management” project. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary of... -
Dust from the Sahara desert blankets large swaths of Spain
Mar 15, 2022A mass of hot air from the Sahara desert dumped dust on large parts of Spain including Madrid on Tuesday, coloring the sky orange and coating cars and streets. People used hoses to wash down the...
