Climate activists demand end to fossil fuels, push for renewables

Climate activists in Dhaka took to the streets today to protest against the use of fossil fuels and demanded a renewable energy-based master plan for the country's energy sector. It is high time to end using expensive and harmful fossil fuels, they said while participating at a human chain organised by "YouthNet for Climate Justice" in front of the National Press Club. YouthNet for Climate Justice Programme Coordinator SZ Opu said, "Our primary demand is to amend the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan to align with climate...