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Climate Change
Climate Concerns Grow as Dry Weather Grips Pakistan
Andleeb Khan
Islamabad: As Pakistan experiences a prolonged dry spell this winter, December is passing without any significant rainfall, deepening concerns across the country.
The continued dryness is exacerbating water scarcity,…
Experts Call for Urgent Climate Action at Post-COP29 Panel
Hina Afzal Durrani
Islamabad: Climate change experts and stakeholders gathered at COMSATS University late Wednesday to emphasize the need for swift and effective action to combat the escalating challenges posed by climate change.
The…
Students Take Lead in Climate Change Awareness
Adnan Bacha
Swat: The University of Swat recently hosted a seminar and training workshop focused on climate change awareness and the critical role of green practices in mitigating its impacts. Organized by local organizations in…
Record-Breaking Heat Puzzles Climate Scientists
AFP/APP
Paris: The planet has been warming steadily for decades, driven largely by human activities, but an extraordinary and unprecedented surge in global heat over the past two years has left scientists scrambling for answers.…
Sabzi Mandi’s Garbage Crisis: A Public Health Catastrophe in the Making
APP
Islamabad: The I-11 Sabzi Mandi, Islamabad’s largest fruit and vegetable market, has become a symbol of environmental neglect and governance failure as improper garbage disposal continues to jeopardize public health.
The market, a key…
City’s Average AQI Recorded At 194
APP
Lahore: The Lahore city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 194, falling into the "unhealthy" category.
The PM2.5 concentrations were measured at 23.4 times higher than the World Health Organisation's annual PM2.5…
Pakistan Highlights Apocalyptic Climate Change Impacts at ICJ
APP
Islamabad: Pakistan has highlighted the devastating consequences of climate change on its population and economy at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with a focus on the catastrophic 2022 floods.
These floods submerged…
Pakistan Eyes Local Solutions, Accountability Post-COP 29, Says Climate Committee
APP
Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, led by Tahira Aurangzeb, convened on Thursday to review Pakistan's engagement at COP 29.
While lauding the country’s strong…
3 Billion Affected by Global Land Degradation Crisis: UNCCD Chief
News Desk
New York: Around 3 billion people globally are facing the impacts of land degradation, a situation that will exacerbate migration, instability, and insecurity in many communities, said Abdulrahman Alfadley, the newly-elected…
Lahore’s Air Quality Improves After Weeks of Severe Smog
News Desk
Lahore: After enduring nearly a month of persistent smog, residents of Lahore finally experienced a sunny winter day as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped below 200.
Data from IQAir revealed that while most areas…