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Protests erupt in Serbia over proposed lithium mine by Rio Tinto
Farmer-led rally raising alarm over environmental impact against developing Europe’s largest lithium project in Serbia
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Yellen calls for £3 trillion annually to tackle climate change
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 demands £3 trillion each year, stressing the need for international cooperation
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Karachi ranks among least liveable cities in global survey once again
Rated 169th out of 173 cities evaluated based on healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture and environment
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EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays
The law has come under fire from some governments amid protests by farmers angry at costly EU regulations.
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British HC points to lack of climate literacy
Says UK has developed private fund for environmental challenges
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CM vows to address environmental challenges
Calls degradation of freshwater bodies, marine and air pollution, inadequate solid threat to ecosystem destruction
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World Environment Day
urgency of funding and support to shield populations from climate disasters cannot be overstated
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Light plastic bags to be banned from 5th
Factories, eateries violating restriction to face crackdown
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PHA prepares compost from green waste
Initiative aims to enhance urban forestry, environmental sustainability
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In Tando Allahyar, hospitals told to follow waste disposal protocols
Sindh’s environment watchdog warns healthcare facilities’ administrators of action
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Stray dog attack claims minor boy’s life in Lodhran
Three employees of environment department suspended
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Master plan scrapped over lack of environment study
FDA plans to file review petition before LHC
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LHC orders replacement of environment officers
Action taken in response to inadequate measures to combat smog
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Election and environment
Shockingly, this equated to the felling of approximately 49,600 trees
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Chinese experts offer environmental support
Efforts of provincial authorities for achieving a 10% reduction in smog rates in 2023 were commended
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President urges energy efficiency for climate
Green Presidency initiative aims for 42.5% cut in energy usage
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Govt urged to implement environmental laws
Experts say poor waste management badly affects health as well as contributes to urban disasters
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Clampdown on smoke-emitting vehicles intensifies
Authorities check 300 vehicles daily; penalise violators
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Towards environmentally cleaner alternative fuels
These can be used independently or mixed in various proportions
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Immutable air pollution chokes K-P
Deforestation, excessive usage of combustion vehicles has aggravated smog, multiplying health problems facing citizens
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An educational irony
Since their inception, humans have experienced and evolved various means of understanding the environment
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Lingering poliovirus
Significance of these environmental samples extends beyond a mere laboratory report
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Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Pakistan
6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Murree
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Pakistan fails to earn dollars through carbon credits
Credits can be earned via reforestation, green covers, solar and wind power
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Germany, EU reach deal on combustion engines
Greenpeace calls agreement a setback for climate protection
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Govt prioritising Euro 5 and 6 fuel standards
Plans to enforce emission standards for industries, prevent burning of agri-residue
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Capacity building workshop held on waste management
Hotel owners, travel, tour operators attend the workshop
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WSSP initiates cleaning of canal
Waste bins installed at various locations to prevent littering and waste dumping in the canal
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Balochistan to plant 300,000 saplings
Spring drive set to start on February 15; olive trees to be promoted
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Ban on plastic bags ordered in Hazara
Commissioner asks DCs to ensure availability of edible items at govt rates
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World owes Pakistan $30b a year for polluting
Country saves over 700m tons of carbon emissions by polluting 4x less than global average
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Textile waste used to make rugs and mats
Pakistani student’s idea becomes centre of attraction at German fair
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Green tech fights for limelight at CES gadget fest
Technology to help sustain the environment using engineering techniques also featured at the CES 2023
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Microplastics are infiltrating the food we eat
Microplastic shave entered natural food sources as countries continue to make use of sewage sludge as fertiliser
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Public hearing on high-rise building today
Citizens will be able to debate the merits and demerits of ‘The Golf Floras-II’ project
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China for strengthening green finance rules
Says delayed exit from high-carbon sectors will result in heightened financial risks
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Sustainability is the only way forward
For an environmentally stable world, it is necessary to build awareness among all stakeholders
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ADB helps turn Punjab cities green
Urban development to improve quality of life, help boost competitiveness
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CM Mahmood wants preemptive measures to tackle rain
Stresses provision of clean drinking water
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Urban forest inaugurated in Lodhran
Approximately 300,000 plants to be planted in the new forest this year
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‘Effective plan needed for climate resilience’
Sherry Rehman says PTI govt kept UNEP adaptation project plan in a limbo
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EU, Pak agree to jointly address climate issues
Joint commission discusses ways to address issues hampering investment
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Call for gender-responsive policies for climate action
Lok Virsa holds 15th Annual Rural Women Conference in federal capital
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Smog’s return puts question mark on EPA’s performance
Air pollution is expected to reach record levels again this winter as mega polluters remain unpunished
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Budget cuts for plantation drives put question mark on priorities
Government departments contend that current financial year allocations will not affect running
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Govt promises new environment policy
Punjab Assembly passes local government bill
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Dumping waste in Lyari delta causes urban flooding
Lyari River Cleanup Project implementation committee formed
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Environmental protection vs environmental justice
Pakistan has also been toying with the idea of tapping into carbon markets
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Environmental racism
The idea that people of colour are more vulnerable to environmental hazards needs to be qualified
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500 families to get eco-friendly stoves
Stoves designed to consume less wood, help control smog