Tag: #climatechange
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Saving the planet is ‘saving ourselves’!
Millions of people across the globe are feeling the impact of a rapidly warming planet. We must do something about plastic pollution. Maybe have something installed to recycle plastic bottles or for that matter, other materials made up of polypropylene. We were geared up in Gujrat (Gt.) to have a compost plant put up through…
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Riaz Fatyana gets in trouble for false allegations against Zartaj Gul
Baaghi TV: According to reports, PTI’s MNA Riaz Fatyana gets into trouble for allegedly accusing Zartaj Gul as he emerges guilty himself. After the court summoned show cause notice of the case, the committee also seeks answers to several questions regarding the matter at hand. Meanwhile, party sources have revealed that the situation has become…
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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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Global Warming and Climate Change: a Myth or Reality?
This opinion article is by Ihsan Chaudhry. “When you get up above it, what you see is, it’s actually incredibly thin. It’s this tiny, little fragile thing, and as we move about the planet, we’re damaging it. That’s very profound — it’s one thing to recognize that intellectually. It’s another thing to actually see with…
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Unbearable increase in heat intensity due to global warming
This report is by Raeesa Riaz. Climate change and global warming have increased the intensity of heat in different parts of the world beyond human tolerance. A recent study by a British university has revealed that the temperature in the Pakistani city of Jacobabad and the state of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab…
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Kashmir Conflict and Climate Change
Lahore, 10th June: Within the Indian Subcontinent, the Valley of Kashmir has been dubbed as a piece of heaven on Earth. Her beauty cannot be described in words, the only justice that can be done is to witness her firsthand. However, it is equally the most militarized zone, and since August 5th, 2019, it has…
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Water Shortfall and its Upshot
The world since the last couple of decades seems to be fought for its rudimentary rights on various aspects including freedom of belief, state, speech, elimination of poverty, employment opportunities, health, and quality education. But water is the most important element that symbolizes the existence of life. The agrarian-based economy like Pakistan facing numerous challenges…
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Soil Erosion can Affect Climate change
This opinion has been shared by writers Muneer Sabzal & Gresha Khuzdar. Soil Erosion means the removal of the top fertile layer that degrades the land, which means it can support fewer plants that can take in climate-warming carbon dioxide. Soils themselves could potentially sequester enough greenhouse gases in a year to equal about 5%…
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Climate Change: A Threat to Our Cities
This opinion article has been shared by Aisha Khan. Climate change is a serious threat to sustainable urban development, which puts many cities at risk. In the past 30 years, the incidence of so-called natural disasters in the world has almost quadrupled, leading to rising human and economic losses. Although there are many uncertainties in…
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Water and Climate Change
This opinion has been shared by Ahmad Mukhtar. 22 March is globally celebrated as world water day. Undoubtedly, water is one of the most precious natural resources on earth. It is important for the survival of humans, animals, and the ecosystem. Even water is essential to produce energy, grow food, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.…