Protecting environment

Availability of energy from different sources is vital for the present life in meeting the challenge of the ever-increasing demand for energy

Educationists and development activists addressing a daylong youth conference in Rajshahi rightly observed that substantial and sustainable protection of environment and natural resources together with promotion and use of renewable energies is very important for protecting both climate and life. According to a report in this newspaper on Wednesday, there is an enormous scope of reducing the gradually mounting pressure on fossil fuel through boosting use of renewable energies in both rural and urban areas. Time has come to protect the natural resources including the wetlands and water bodies for restoring green atmosphere.

Though Bangladesh is not as much responsible for environmental pollution as the developed countries are, it is bearing the brunt of it. Rise in global warming, thick in ozonosphere, green house effect, depletion of forests and rise in sea levels are the ominous signs that are likely to play havoc with the environment of the world. Industrial boom contributes to environmental pollution. It is a grim reality that cannot be shied away from. The government should make attempts so that industrial pollution does not cross the limit. Climate change also took its toll on the environment of Bangladesh. Cyclonic storms like Sidr and Aila caused large-scale destructions in the past. The people living in coastal areas bore the brunt of those.

Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world that Bangladesh can take pride in, has been threatened due to natural and man-made factors. We will have to go for green industrialization to remain free from environmental pollution. Use of solar energy and hydroelectric power can greatly help achieve this goal. Instead of depending on only the fossil fuel, emphasis should be given to enriching the renewable energy sources to face the energy challenges. Availability of energy from different sources is vital for the present life in meeting the challenge of the ever-increasing demand for energy. We will have to protect the Sundarbans for our own survival.   

The developed countries may support the activities taken by the vulnerable countries to address the negative impact of climate change. Bangladesh is a signatory to various global protocols and conventions. It is heartening that Bangladesh has made some meaningful efforts to minimize the adverse impact of climate change. But there is no room for expressing complacency. Much more should be done. Apart from government initiatives, all stakeholders, including environmentalists, conscious people and NGOs should put in their utmost efforts to protect environment.    

Protecting environment

Availability of energy from different sources is vital for the present life in meeting the challenge of the ever-increasing demand for energy

Educationists and development activists addressing a daylong youth conference in Rajshahi rightly observed that substantial and sustainable protection of environment and natural resources together with promotion and use of renewable energies is very important for protecting both climate and life. According to a report in this newspaper on Wednesday, there is an enormous scope of reducing the gradually mounting pressure on fossil fuel through boosting use of renewable energies in both rural and urban areas. Time has come to protect the natural resources including the wetlands and water bodies for restoring green atmosphere. Though Bangladesh is not as much responsible for environmental pollution as the developed countries are, it is bearing the brunt of it. Rise in global warming, thick in ozonosphere, green house effect, depletion of forests and rise in sea levels are the ominous signs that are likely to play havoc with the environment of the world. Industrial boom contributes to environmental pollution. It is a grim reality that cannot be shied away from. The government should make attempts so that industrial pollution does not cross the limit. Climate change also took its toll on the environment of Bangladesh. Cyclonic storms like Sidr and Aila caused large-scale destructions in the past. The people living in coastal areas bore the brunt of those. Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world that Bangladesh can take pride in, has been threatened due to natural and man-made factors. We will have to go for green industrialization to remain free from environmental pollution. Use of solar energy and hydroelectric power can greatly help achieve this goal. Instead of depending on only the fossil fuel, emphasis should be given to enriching the renewable energy sources to face the energy challenges. Availability of energy from different sources is vital for the present life in meeting the challenge of the ever-increasing demand for energy. We will have to protect the Sundarbans for our own survival. The developed countries may support the activities taken by the vulnerable countries to address the negative impact of climate change. Bangladesh is a signatory to various global protocols and conventions. It is heartening that Bangladesh has made some meaningful efforts to minimize the adverse impact of climate change. But there is no room for expressing complacency. Much more should be done. Apart from government initiatives, all stakeholders, including environmentalists, conscious people and NGOs should put in their utmost efforts to protect environment.