NEW YORK: Rapid population growth and global warming are increasing exposure to extreme heat in cities, aggravating health problems and making moving to urban areas less beneficial for the world’s poor, according to a study released Monday. The rise is affecting nearly a quarter of the world’s population, said the report published in the “Proceedings … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday urged the young generation to play their dynamic role in the government’s ongoing massive “Ten Billion Tree Tsunami” campaign and reverse the degenerating effects of global warming and environmental pollution. Addressing a ceremony of monsoon tree plantation drive held at the green area adjacent to the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his government will leave a clean and green Pakistan for future generations. While sharing a video the Prime Minister wrote, “Matta in Swat – Barren hills turning green. Incredible results from our Billion Tree Tsunami campaign in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. InshaAllah we will leave a clean and green Pakistan for … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the government was working on setting out an eco-friendly roadmap for the country to save its future generations from the negative effects of climate change and global warming. “We will devise sustainable policies on environmental protection to materialise the vision of a clean and green Pakistan,” … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday has urged all Pakistanis, especially youth, to gear up for the biggest tree planting campaign in the country’s history. The Prime Minister said in a tweet that we have a lot of catching up to do. The Premier also shared a graphic image showing that the world average has … Read more
Saudi Arabia and the US are committed to addressing the growing climate challenge with “seriousness and urgency,” a joint statement said on Wednesday. The two countries will work to reinforce the application of the Paris Agreement and vigorously promote an effective G20 in Italy and the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in … Read more
Floods have been feared in upper parts of the country with glaciers beginning to melt due to climate change, with the start of the summer season the government has directed the citizens to remain prepared. SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has reached Hunza, which is amongst the zones feared to be hit hard … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday bewailed the world had not given enough attention to the environmental issues faced today, calling for shared efforts to challenge them. The PM commented during the World Environment Day event that Pakistan hosted a joint venture with the United Nations Environment Programme. Pakistan is among those countries that are … Read more
Pakistan is all set to host World Environment Day 2021 in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). According to UNEP report, this year’s observance of World Environment Day will be on the theme of ‘ecosystem restoration’ and focus on resetting our relation with nature. It will also mark the formal launch of the UN … Read more
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan says the government is making efforts to mitigate the effects of pollution through aggressive plantation campaign. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Spring Tree Plantation Campaign under ten billion tree tsunami and the first ever Miyawaki urban forest in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The Prime Minister said that unfortunately … Read more
The sweeping fields of Pampore of India-occupied Kashmir was once covered with Saffron – thin, lush purple and bedraggled crop of flowers expected to be harvest this year. In the past two decades, climate change has caused dry conditions leads to making the yield half of the spice that is considered as the most expensive … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday global warming, viruses, religious rivalries and national conflicts pose major threats to the world community. President Dr Arif Alvi addressed launching ceremony of Institute of Risk Management in Islamabad. He stressed the need for collaborative efforts to deal with common challenges and threats. Addressing the ceremony, he pointed … Read more
A new study revealed that half of beaches in the world would wipe out by 2100 due to severe climatic changes. The report published in journal Nature Climate Change, said Climate change and sea level rise are currently on track to wipe out half the world’s sandy beaches by 2100. The report said even if … Read more
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that All resources being utilized to resolve water issue of Karachi city. While addressing a meeting on water supply to Karachi at chief minister’s House, Murad Ali Shah directed Karachi Water and Sewerage Board to prepare a scheme to provide one hundred thirty million gallon water daily … Read more
The number of blazes in Indonesia’s rain forests has jumped sharply, satellite data showed Thursday, spreading smog across South-East Asia and adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming. Illegal blazes to clear land for agricultural plantations have been raging on Sumatra and Borneo islands, with Indonesia deploying water-bombing … Read more
President Dr. Arif Alvi said in a statement, that global warming is the reason behind water scarcity. While addressing an event of Hisaar Foundation on water shortages, Dr. Arif Alvi stated that the work which was done by ex-Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar is admirable. Dr. Arif Alvi further stated on the water scarcity, … Read more
