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57 million tons of global plastic pollution produced every year: study
India, the biggest contributor, generates over 10 million tons of plastic pollution followed by Nigeria and Indonesia
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Brazilian sharks test positive for cocaine
Study reveals cocaine and other pollutants in sharks, raising concerns about marine pollution impacts
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Pakistan among top countries facing air pollution-related premature deaths
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Japan also had significant numbers of premature deaths from 2 to 5 million
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China devising updated carbon measurement standards to bolster its climate initiatives
New 'carbon footprint management system' detailed by Ministry of Ecology and Environment will go into effect in 2027
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Experts shout out for solutions to handle city’s garbage
KU seminar stresses finding solution for daily output of 1,200 tons of solid waste, 450m gallons of wastewater
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‘Plastic denting Pakistan’s climate efforts’
Environmental experts push for decisive actions to shift to alternatives
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Drive against smoke-emitting vehicles launched
Vehicles found emitting smoke exceeding prescribed limits were impounded
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CM directs steps against pollution
Calls for a realistic way forward to effectively resolve the issue
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Air quality worsens in twin cities
District Anti-Smog Squad is facing challenges in their attempts to tackle air pollution.
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LHC directs imposition of fines for water wastage
LHC comes down hard on artificial rain proposal
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Govt employees to cycle to work
E-bikes among solutions to reduce smoke-emitting vehicles
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Foreign firm to help induce rain
Environmental experts to visit China for smog reduction towers
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Pulmonary disease risk soars as air quality worsens, say experts
Urges govt to impose lockdowns in cities hit by smog
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Clampdown on smoke-emitting vehicles intensifies
Authorities check 300 vehicles daily; penalise violators
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Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam
Delhi reopens schools amid hazardous air quality, AQI 336, down from 509, toxic foam in Yamuna river persists
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Long term anti-smog measures on the cards
Artificial rain, stringent fuel checking considered
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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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Construction sector’s contribution to pollution
Govt should develop policy, force sector to comply with green management activities
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Transport sector pollution
Motorcycles produce more air pollution than cars, especially newer vehicles
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Inspection drive to target pollution
Mobile inspection stations are assessing vehicles for compliance
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Plastic Metamorphosis: From Waste to Eco-Wonder
Lahore, often the most polluted city during smog season, is now at the forefront of recycling the mounting solid waste
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Migratory birds’ population dwindles
Many of the winged visitors from Serbia that frequented Punjab in droves were missing this year
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Can electric buses reduce urban air pollution woes?
Urban air pollution is major concern for Pakistan
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Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries - survey
Lahore’s air quality worsened to 97.4 micrograms of PM2.5 particles per cubic meter from 86.5 in 2021
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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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Capital’s air quality remains unhealthy despite rain
Respiratory ailments spread due to high air pollution
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Air pollution causing respiratory ailments among people
Pulmonologist advises people to avoid unnecessary prolonged outdoor visits
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Break from smog as rains likely to lash parts of country
PMD forecasts rain, snowfall in upper, central areas
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Plastic waste a threat to marine life
Residents, authorities alike have shown disregard for prevalent environmental protection laws
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Open trash burning persists despite smog emergency
Residents living near garbage dumps suffer from breathing ailments
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Anti-pollutant: Pakistani, Australian scientists accomplish feat
Develop ‘magnetic powder’ to remove microplastics from water
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Marble factories polluting city’s air
Despite the smog crisis there has been no clamp down on industrial units
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Karachi records worst air quality
City was marked as world's most polluted city with 195 particulate metres of air pollution
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Hattar residents protest pollution from factory
Protesters say people falling sick due to release of contaminated water
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Greenhouse gas emissions rose to record levels in 2021
Nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and methane levels hit record levels last year, as scientists call for urgent action
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‘Collective measures a must to fight smog’
Secretary Environment said that the role of factories was only 20 to 30 percent
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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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Nullah Leh project still a pipe dream
Proposed expressway and flood channel faces five times more cost overrun
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Plan afoot to cope with smog, pollution
Squads to be formed to crack down on smoke-emitting industries and vehicles
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Garrison city stinks as garbage piles up
Foul smell emitting from overflowing dustbins irk citizens as RWMC vehicles break down
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Govt promises new environment policy
Punjab Assembly passes local government bill
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Citizens protest against smoke-emitting cement factory
Say poisonous pollutants cause respiratory diseases among locals
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Steps outlined to cut vehicle emissions
Workshop speakers urge people to play role in reducing air contamination
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Speakers call for conservation of dark skies
Say light pollution over the years contributed to loss of night sky quality
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Delhi shuts schools again after court warning to curb pollution
City government shuttered schools in November but allowed classes to resume on Monday
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Delhi to reopen schools as smog goes from worse to bad
Capital's state minister says pollution levels in the city had 'improved in the last three days'
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Lahore, Delhi smog forces school, plant closures as residents choke
Lahore ranked the most polluted city in the world on Wednesday by a Swiss air quality monitor
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Indian capital shuts schools as pollution 'emergency' looms
New Delhi CM Kejriwal says no construction activity will be allowed for four days to cut down dust
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Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river
Polluted water did not deter several Hindu worshippers from taking a dip in the river to mark 'Chhath Puja'
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Increase in tourism poses threat to natural areas
Virus related lockdowns and suspension of air travel has resulted in an upsurge of visitors to famous local spots