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Call to tackle environmental degradation

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KARACHI  –  Worldwide survey reports reveal that around 13 million people die annually across the globe due to preventable environmental causes. In Pakistan, the government is required to ensure concrete measures to control the worst effects of environmental factors. Prof Dr Zafar Fatmi, head of Environmental and Occupational Health and Injuries Unit of Aga Khan University, […]


Day after day

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The United Nations has allotted specific days to highlight various environmental problems, yet they’re not helping to create the required level of awareness In face of the human-environment nexus, environmental problems are intensifying as socio-economic activities gain momentum with the passage of time. To establish a relationship between development and environment, environmentalists world over are […]


Advocacy on wheels: Pedalling for climate change awareness

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ISLAMABAD: Sometimes it takes just two wheels to raise awareness about climate change. For the past eight years, a cycling couple has been on a world tour to bring attention to the harmful impact of climate change and environmental degradation on the planet. Richard Fergé and Stani Martinkova, who like to call themselves “Velomad” which […]


Caring for the earth

By: Amin Valliani THE earth and its environment are the most valuable assets for all creation. Be it the tiniest insect or a gargantuan creature, all are dependent on the earth’s resources. Among all earthly creations, the position of human beings is superb. Man has a special relation and connection with the earth. Being worthy […]


‘Growing toxicity of heavy metalsposing serious health risks’

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Experts call for greater awareness, new laws and stricter implementation of policies and standards Karachi: Heavy metals in the environment such as lead or arsenic as well as the improper disposal of hospital waste is leading to a growing number of health-related complications in Pakistan. This was stated by environmentalists and experts at a seminar […]