Heatwaves Strike Again!
// Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie Sweltering heatwaves are sweeping across the globe with increasing frequency and intensity, causing widespread...
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Pakistan's First International Award Winning Magazine on Environment and Health
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Eco-friendly tips for staying cool
// Amy McCarthy In many areas of the country, this summer is expected to bring record heat. That means higher electricity bills and more...
- Jul 1
- 3 min
The Golden Spice: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Turmeric
// Aleem Chaudhry Turmeric, locally known as "Haldi," has long been a staple in Pakistani kitchens and a cornerstone in traditional...
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Hiking made safe
// Sultan Kiani Margalla Hills Trail 5 is a popular track for hiking and trekking in Islamabad. However, due to a recent tragic and fatal...
- Jul 1
- 3 min
The Ghost of the Mountains: Snow Leopard Conservation in Pakistan
// Dr. A.A Quraisy Snow leopards, known scientifically as Panthera uncia, are an iconic species native to the rugged mountain ranges of...
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Healing Herbs
// Zahrah Nasir Herbs are becoming more popular, both for their culinary and medicinal uses, especially here in Pakistan where the trend...
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Farmers who graze sheep under solar panels say it improves productivity. So why don’t we do it more?
// Aston Brown Allowing livestock to graze under renewable developments gives farmers a separate income stream, but solar developers have...
- Mar 28
- 5 min
Tripling nuclear energy by 2050 will take a miracle, and miracles don’t happen
// Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie & Prof. M. V. Ramana It is time to abandon the idea that further expanding nuclear technology can help with...
- Mar 28
- 2 min
The Sweet and Sour Superfood
// Mahvish Chishtie Tamarind, known as "Imli" in Urdu, is a popular ingredient in the culinary landscapes of Pakistan and has great...
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Shifting Agricultural Landscape: Changes in Crop Patterns in Pakistan's Central Punjab
// Abdul Aleem Ch Recent shifts in crop patterns in Pakistan's Central Punjab, driven by climate change, technology, market demands, and...
- Mar 28
- 8 min
Rising Impacts, Moving Lives: Addressing Climate Migration in Pakistan and Beyond
// Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie As the 2022 floods submerged a third of Pakistan, displacing millions and revealing the acute vulnerabilities...
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Pakistan needs realistic austerity measures
// Shahida Kauser Farooq As the dust settles following the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, with a familiar federal setup...
- Mar 28
- 4 min
Rethinking Green Initiatives: The Case for Indigenous Over Exotic in Pakistan's Plantation Drives
// Dr. Farrukh Chishtie In a recent drive led by Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan embarked on an ambitious tree-planting...
- Mar 28
- 4 min
CDA is bringing Sustainable Public Transportation to Islamabad
// Sultan Kiani Islamabad undoubtedly is one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. Well-known for its natural beauty, the city has...
- Mar 28
- 4 min
Manghopir’s Crocodile Cult
// Dr. A.A Quraisy Manghopir, a stone’s throw from Karachi, is the only mausoleum in Asia where the cult of crocodile worship has been...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
Rosemary: an evergreen herb for your garden
// Sultan Kiani Rosemary is a great choice for your garden. Here are the advantages of this wonderful evergreen shrub. Gardening is a...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 5 min
Managing common health & safety hazards in winters
// Sultan Kiani Unlike long intense summers, we experience milder and shorter winters in Pakistan except for the northern region and...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
Fossil fuel related air pollution ‘kills 5 million people a year’
// Andrew Gregory Of more than 8 million deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study. Air...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 4 min
Beyond artificial rain: Addressing Lahore's smog crisis and air pollution across South Asia
// Dr. Farrukh Chishtie In December 2023, Pakistani authorities employed artificial rain to combat the severe smog crisis in Lahore, one...
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
Dried Apricots: Unveiling the Golden Gems of Pakistani Cuisine
// Abdul Aleem Chaudhry In the heart of Pakistan's diverse culinary landscape lies a sweet treasure that has been cherished for centuries...
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