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China Building More Wind, Solar Capacity Than Rest of World Combined: Report

China is building almost twice as much wind and solar energy capacity as every other country combined, research published recently showed.

July 22 Sets New Record for Hottest Day Globally: EU Climate Monitor

Earth withered through a second straight day of record-breaking heat on July 22, the EU's climate monitor has said, as large parts of Europe, Asia and North America suffer blistering temperatures.

Integrated Planning May Transform Power Supply To Comfortable State By 2030

The installed power generation capacity is almost double the demand.

Progress On Basic Energy Access Reverses For First Time In A Decade

Growth in global electricity demand in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades, a new IEA report finds, with solar PV alone expected to meet half of the increase.

Global Electricity Demand Set To Rise Strongly This Year And Next

The global energy access gap worsens as population growth outpaces new connections: 685 million people living without electricity access in 2022, and 2.1 billion people continue to rely on damaging cooking fuels globally, according to a new report.

Turning Air Into Water CCDB's Innovative Solution To Bangladesh's Drinking Water Crisis

Bangladesh, a country known for its abundant water bodies, faces an ironic and severe crisis: the lack of pure drinking water. This crisis is particularly acute in coastal regions, drought-affected areas, and hilly terrains, where obtaining clean water is a daily struggle for millions.

The Role Of Space Technology As A Key Driver Of Sustainable Development And Climate Solutions

The satellite technology plays a vital role in social and community benefits, by detecting the global climate variables, and can prepare a successful preparedness program to mitigate climate losses and damages, a better adaptation plan, reduction of extremeness, and to manage the crisis for human survival techniques.

Surplus Power Reserve Margin Is The Bane Of Bangladesh

A huge reserve of power generation capacity but the absence of a required spinning reserve has put Bangladesh's power sector under a double-edged sword.

Liquidity Crisis May Deepen

The power and energy sector in Bangladesh has faced significant challenges, including a liquidity crisis due to fuel shortages and high capacity charges, despite a large reserve margin of power generation.

Expedited RE Expansion Essential To Ensure Energy Security

Bangladesh in its Integrated Energy and Power System Master Plan (IEPMP) has set a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 or beyond.

Climate Change Made Deadly Heat 35x More Likely in US, Mexico, C. America

Deadly heat that blanketed the United States, Mexico and Central America recently was made 35 times more likely due to global warming, an international network of climate scientists said recently.

COP29 Host Announces Green Investment

Azerbaijan, the host nation of the climate summit COP29 in November, has announced plans to increase the share of renewables across its energy sector to almost a third.

BCCT to be Reformed to Strengthen Climate Resilience Efforts: Saber

Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury recently said Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) will be reformed to bolster its role in achieving climate resilience.

Bangladesh Receives $900m WB Financing to Increase Economic, Urban Resilience

The World Bank (WB)'s Board of Executive Directors on June 21, 2024 approved two projects totaling US$900 million to help Bangladesh strengthen fiscal and financial sector policies and improve urban infrastructure and management to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient growth.

Adequate Plans to Face Climate Change But Budget Insufficient for Implementation: Speakers

Speakers at a recent seminar emphasized that several long-term plans, including the Centenary Delta Plan, have been formulated in Bangladesh to address the impacts of climate change.

Air Pollution Linked to Nearly 2,000 Child Deaths a Day: Report

Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said recently.

Govt Land in Dhaka Div Can Host 20,000MW Power Plants

Bangladesh can generate 20,555 megawatts of electricity by 2050 using a very small portion of available khas land in the Dhaka division alone, according to a joint study released recently by the Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network and the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association.

Bangladesh Elected Vice Chair of IRENA

Bangladesh has been elected Vice Chair of the 27th Council of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the second highest body of the Agency comprising 168 countries and the EU.

Irrigation Pumps will Run Completely on Solar Power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said recently her government wants to run the irrigation pumps of the country completely on solar power.

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Support Advanced Nuclear Energy Deployment

The U.S. Senate has recently passed a bill to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy capacity, including by speeding permitting and creating new incentives for advanced nuclear reactor technologies.

Kuwait Announces Power Cuts as Demand Spikes in Summer Heat

Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme summer heat.

New Zealand Govt Looking to Restart Exploration Offshore

The Coalition government in New Zealand is proposing to lift the ban on new petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki, North Island, which the previous administration imposed in 2018.

Power Demand Peaks in Northern India Heatwave

Searing heatwave temperatures in northern India pushed power demand to a record high, the government said recently, with residents of the capital New Delhi also struggling with water shortages.

BPDB's Loss to Increase by 196% to Tk18,000Cr in 2025: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a think tank, on June 23, 2024 said that ongoing losses of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) will increase by 196 percent to Tk 18,000 crore by 2025 due to government mismanagement.

EU Sanctions Target Russian Gas for First Time

European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said recently, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.

Petrobangla Cancels LNG Spot Cargo Deliveries

Bangladesh's Petrobangla has canceled some spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports after one of the country's two import terminals was damaged during a cyclone, leaving it unable to receive shipments, two industry sources said recently.

Summit Requests Force Majeure as FSRU Function Halts

Summit Group has applied to execute force majeure against a halt in the operation of its LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal, according to sources.

Energy Insecurity Deepens Amid Gas Shortage

A substantial gas supply shortage continues, creating diabolic energy insecurity in Bangladesh.

Why Thermal Energy Storage Is The Most Practical Tool To Decarbonize Industry

Industrial sectors have long been the backbone of economic growth, producing essential materials like steel, chemicals, and glass.

Bangladesh Does Not Need To Hurry To Achieve Net Zero

The world community is committed to limiting global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100. But despite hectic parleys in every COP, it appears highly unlikely that net zero 2050 will be achieved.