A seminar held in Karachi on World Labour Day highlighted ongoing disputes over the death toll from the 2015 heatwave, with speakers arguing that official figures significantly understate the human impact, particularly on low-income and working-class communities. Read More: 64 die due to heatstroke in Karachi The event, organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education […]
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UoG charts path to climate challenges
GUJRAT – The University of Gujrat’s (UoG) renewed focus on fostering research and innovation under its first-ever five-year strategic plan has started bearing fruit, both in terms of quality and quantity that are almost doubled. Read More: UoG VC: Mentorship key to achieving excellence Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Zahoor-ul-Haq expressed these views while addressing the […]
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in northern Japan
Hundreds of firefighters, supported by Japan Self-Defence Forces, are battling fast-spreading wildfires in the mountainous forests of the Iwate region in northern Japan, as authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 3,200 residents. Read More: Rain douses Cyprus wildfire that burned thousands of acres According to local government officials, the fires have burned approximately 700 hectares (around […]
Super El Niño may weaken monsoon across subcontinent
A potential “super El Niño” later this year could lead to a weaker-than-usual monsoon across the subcontinent, raising concerns about heatwaves, water shortages and agricultural output, a weather expert has warned. Read More: Angry residents begin clean up in Karachi as rains lash South Asia According to Pakistan Meteorological Department spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, El […]
Climate change threatens maternal, newborn health in Pakistan: report
Rising temperatures in Pakistan, driven by global climate change and intensified by industrialisation, deforestation, and other environmental pressures, are posing increasing risks to maternal and newborn health, a new international study warns. “Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy has now been linked to higher rates of low birth weight.” The study, led by an international […]
Flash floods kill dozens and paralyse Kenya’s capital
At least 23 people have died after overnight flash floods swept through Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, leaving widespread destruction, authorities said on Saturday. Torrential rains triggered sudden flooding that submerged roads, swept away vehicles and disrupted flights at the country’s main international airport. Read More: Flash floods in Morocco kill at least 37 Emergency teams and aid […]
Parliamentary committee raises concern over tree felling in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Friday voiced serious concern over the large-scale felling of trees in the Islamabad Capital Territory and the lack of coordination among relevant authorities. The Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, chaired by MNA Munaza Hassan, held the meeting at the Parliament House to examine tree-cutting activities across various […]
World unprepared for surge in extreme heat, scientists warn
PARIS: Nearly 3.8 billion people worldwide could be exposed to extreme heat by 2050, and countries across all climate zones remain dangerously unprepared for the scale of adaptation required, scientists warned on Monday. Read More: 2025 ranked as third hottest year on record, scientists warn Researchers from the University of Oxford said demand for cooling would rise […]
Climate Change & Women in Pakistan
Pakistan can be categorised among the most rapidly developing economies in 20 years’ time. We have what is needed to realise this goal; however, we have a few obstacles that we must overcome if we want to create a socially equitable, financially viable and environmentally sustainable Pakistan for all. Climate change and the underrepresentation of […]
New map reveals hidden terrain beneath Antarctica ice
WASHINGTON: Scientists have created the most detailed map yet of the terrain hidden beneath Antarctica vast ice sheet, revealing a complex landscape of mountains, valleys, plains, canyons, and tens of thousands of previously uncharted hills. Read More: Antarctica ice loss increases six fold since 1979: study The research team combined high-resolution satellite observations with ice-flow perturbation […]