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Climate Change
Lahore Takes on Smog with Water Sprays
APP
Lahore: In an effort to provide relief to Lahore’s residents, anti-smog measures, including the spraying of disinfected water, are underway in key areas of the city. Targeted locations such as Abbott Road, Gulistan Chowk, Haji Camp,…
Islamabad’s Waste Management Struggles with 600 Tons
News Desk
Islamabad: Islamabad generates approximately 600 tons of waste daily, with around 60 percent either openly burned or dumped in unmanaged sites.
This situation poses significant risks to both environmental and public health.…
Climate Change Poses Increasing Threat to Global Health: Report
AFP
Islamabad: A recent report released by the Lancet Countdown highlights the growing threats climate change poses to human health, warning that "wasted time has been paid in lives."
The report comes at a critical time, as extreme…
ADB Launches First Biodiversity Bond to Support Sustainability
News Desk
Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its inaugural biodiversity and nature-themed bond to finance various environmental projects across Asia and the Pacific.
This 10-year bond, valued at A$150 million…
Dense Smog Envelops Lahore, Posing Health Risks
APP
Lahore: A dense layer of smog has engulfed Lahore, presenting significant health risks to residents on Monday.
Data from the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) indicates that the city’s air quality index (AQI) has averaged a…
Pakistan Calls for International Support at COP2024 to Address Climate Crisis
News Desk
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to prepare for the upcoming COP2024, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November. The…
Greenhouse Gases Reach Record Highs in 2023: UN Report
AFP/APP
Geneva: Greenhouse gas levels reached unprecedented highs in 2023, reinforcing concerns over escalating global temperatures, the United Nations reported on Monday.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) revealed that…
Olive Grafting Revolutionizes Farming in Bajaur
Fakhar-e-Alam
Peshawar: As the government embarks on agricultural transformation, shifting from traditional to corporate farming, farmers in Pakistan are embracing novel technologies and techniques to enhance cash crop productivity, aiming…
Air Pollution to Increased Peanut Allergies in Babies
News Desk
Islamabad: New research from Australia suggests that babies exposed to polluted air may be more likely to develop peanut allergies as they grow. However, this association was not observed with other immune-related conditions,…
Security Threats, Polluted Parks Deter Karachi’s Fitness Efforts
News Desk
Islamabad: Living a healthy lifestyle has become increasingly challenging for Karachi residents, with various factors hindering their ability to stay active and fit.
Security concerns are a major issue, as many citizens feel…