Category: Environment Guru
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Lahore tops global ranking for the city with the most hazardous air quality
Lahore has once again topped the world rankings with the most dangerous air quality on record
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Reuse your old tech for the better and save environment
This analysis is by Farid Khan. With the advancement in technology, e-waste is becoming a major problem for the environment. Your old phones, tablets, and gadgets contain such harmful material that can be disastrous for nature. Once they end up in the landfill, it’s almost impossible to recover them and get them in use. Also,…
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Year 2020 hottest on record in Asia: UN climate report
The United Nations said Asia faced its hottest year on record in 2020, with severe weather severely hampering the continent’s growth
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Important Filipino American history site endangered by Climate change
Important Filipino American heritage site is at risk of destruction due to climate change. Long before the American Civil War ,St. Malo was the first filipino settlement in America and thus the site holds great importance in the history of America. People now wishing to visit St. Malo would require a tour guide and a…
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Winners of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize set to be revealed
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize winners are said to be unveiled on Sunday at a prestigious awards ceremony to be held at London’s Alexandra Palace. The event is expected to be “the most tenable event of its kind.” The Earthshot Prize is an award that somewhat resembles the Noble Prize and is bestowed upon the eligible persons…
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LHC Gives Major Orders Regarding River Ravi Project
According to reports, the court has adjourned the case to September 20, directing the parties to file a reply. The court has ordered the advocate general in the case to appear before the Punjab consultant with instructions regarding the appointment. The case will be heard on a daily basis from the next hearing and a…
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Air pollution cuts 9 years of life expectancy for 40% Indians: Report
Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago report says more than 480 million Indians endure significantly high air pollution levels
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US iPhones Scan for Images of Child Sexual Abuse; Apple Announced
Apple announced it would implement a new system in the United States to check photos on iPhones for known images of child sex abuse before they are uploaded to the company’s iCloud storage services. If a user is detected uploading child sex abuse images, Apple can initiate a human review and report the user to…
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Protests against water, electricity shortages intensify in Iran
Protests in Iran’s Khuzestan province over water shortages that began last week have reached the capital, Tehran. On Monday, protesters also chanted slogans against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Videos of the protests on social media showed protesters chanting “Down with the dictator”. Authorities say five people have been killed in the protests, but…
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WEO labels floods in Europe as a major concern
GENEVA: World Environment Organization (WEO) has described rising temperatures as a major threat to Europe following the devastating floods in Europe. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that devastating floods in various Western European countries are the result of heavy rainfall, and that all countries should take all necessary precautions to avoid…