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Climate Change
Stubborn Smog Defies Remedies
Naveed ul Haq Malik
Lahore: In the wake of uncontrolled expansion, poorly conceived development initiatives, and inadequate time management by city authorities, Lahore finds itself entrenched in yet another winter of dense smog,…
Vehicles Emerge as Key Polluters in Peshawar
News Desk
Peshawar: The Director General of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) underscored the substantial contribution of school buses, aging taxis, rickshaws, and old wagons to environmental pollution.
This acknowledgement…
Celebrating Majesty, Fragility of Mountains in Pakistan
News Desk
Islamabad: Joining Global Observance, Pakistan commemorates International Mountain Day, emphasizing the majesty and fragility of mountains in the Himalaya and Hindu Kush regions.
This year's theme is 'Restoring Mountain…
Open Waste Burning Harms Air, Endangers Health
News Desk
Islamabad: Experts at X Space, previously Twitter, highlighted that hazardous emissions, including particulate matter, dioxins, and volatile organic compounds, contribute significantly to smog, leading to a host of respiratory…
Winners in Mountain Ecosystem Painting Competition Announced
Shazia Mehboob
Islamabad: Six outstanding paintings celebrating mountain ecosystems and endangered species were honored with certificates, shields, and cash prizes during a ceremony held in Islamabad.
These remarkable artworks were…
Mobilink Doubles Down on Climate Action with Gender Focus
News Desk
Islamabad: Pakistan's leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering gender-responsive climate finance at the Conference of the Parties (COP28) held in UAE.
Chief Operating…
Flooding Triggers Malaria Surge in Pakistan, WHO Warns
News Desk
Peshawar: The catastrophic flooding in Pakistan in 2022 has increased five-fold the burden of malaria cases in the country, reveals WHO’s annual malaria report, delving into the nexus between climate change and malaria.…
Youth Use Art to Champion Environment
Shazia Mehboob
Rawalpindi: Enthusiastic students from various universities and colleges in the twin cities showcased their artistic prowess in a live painting competition centered around the theme "Restoring the Mountain Ecosystems".…
Prolonged Air Pollution Exposure Can Lead to ‘Lung Cancer’
News Desk
Islamabad: Breathing in polluted air laden with toxins and smog poses significant health risks, including an increased likelihood of lung cancer and asthma, emphasised Dr Sherman Yasmin, a health expert.
Yasmin urged…
Maghreb Farmers Embrace Drones to Fight Climate Change
AFP/APP
Tunisia: A drone buzzed back and forth above rows of verdant orange trees planted near Nabeul, eastern Tunisia.
The black unmanned aircraft, equipped with a multi-lens camera and sensors, has been enlisted by Tunisian farmers to…