RE: Coal mining option regaining ground24 Mar 2025 07:43
Coal magazines with biased views lol
Of course they would be pushing for coal as that’s where they get their revenue from …
Government are setting the exact opposite
https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/opt-for-renewable-energy-to-make-city-livable-experts/155978
Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday said renewable energy instead of fossil fuels can ensure a livable city in a developing countries like Bangladesh.
A policy dialogue titled "Role of Renewable Energy for a Livable City" was held today in the city.
The event was jointly organized by the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), Bangladesh Resource Center for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK), Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), and Jet Net BD.
The session was chaired and moderated by Professor Dr. Adil Muhammad Khan, President of the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) while the Guest of Honor was Professor Mohammad Ali Naqi, Head of the Department of Architecture and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at State University. The keynote presentation was delivered by Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, Chairman of CAPS.
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Keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder emphasised that in developing countries like Bangladesh, where industrialisation and urbanisation are rapidly increasing, dependence on fossil fuels remains significant. This reliance is deteriorating the country’s air quality, which is progressively worsening. To ensure a livable city, reliance on fossil fuels must be reduced, and the use of renewable energy must be increased.
Professor Mohammad Ali Naqi emphasized that reducing fossil fuel consumption as much as possible is essential. He stated that this is not just the responsibility of the government, public agencies, or policies, it is a matter of cultural awareness and a duty of every citizen, which should become a habit. To build a livable city, the role of renewable energy must be integrated into policies, planning, and implementation strategies with a clear timeline.
Director of Air Quality Management, Department of Environment Md. Ziaul Haque, stated that air pollution caused by fossil fuels is a serious problem for Bangladesh, negatively impacting public health and the environment. However, with the right policies and effective measures, this issue can be resolved.
He also said the Department of Environment has already decided to monitor power plants and has set a target to generate 4,000 megawatts of electricity from renewable energy by 2030. To control pollution, all ministries must work together.
"Despite pressure from the Department of Environment, it has been challenging to coordinate collective efforts. Immediate decisions must be made to control air pollution. Existing policies must be effectively implemented, along with strict enforcement of laws, he said.
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