Forest Fire in Malakand 2025: An Appeal for Climate Action

Forest Fire in Malakand KPK 2025

Burning Sheen Malakand in Flames: A Young Social Worker’s Appeal for Climate Action The Fires That Devoured Everything The mountains of Malakand, which were once green with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, especially from May to August, are now ash-filled cemeteries. The past three summers have been absolutely devastating. Once uncommon, wildfires have become an annual calamity. […]

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The Sixth Mass Extinction: Can Humans Survive? 

The Sixth Mass Extinction

 Will humans be able to pull through the ramifications of The Holocene Extinctions? The term “Holocene” was proposed by Gervais in 1869 and was formally submitted to the International Geological Congress in 1885 later on endorsed on Stratigraphic nomenclature in 1969 (JQS,2009). Human interventions have contributed momentously in endangering the Earth’s flora and fauna, vanishing seventy-five […]

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Fiscal Decentralization: A Path to Environmental Sustainability or a Victim of Geopolitical Risks?

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In an era where climate change and environmental sustainability dominate global discourse, the role of governance structures in tackling ecological challenges cannot be overlooked. Fiscal decentralization—the process of transferring financial and decision-making powers from central to local government has emerged as a potential solution. However, in countries like Pakistan, the effectiveness of this approach is […]

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Climate Change Crisis: Rethinking Carbon Accountability

In the 21st century, environmental degradation and climate change have become severe hazards to human health and the ecosystem. Now environmental concerns are receiving a greater attention from global institutes, academics and researchers. The primary source of environmental degradation has been identified as greenhouse gases (GHGs) with a higher carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity. To address […]

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Climate Change Pakistan: Unraveling the Sudden Weather Shift in Karachi

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Pakistan, like many other nations around the globe, is grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change. The sudden and alarming shift in weather patterns, particularly witnessed in Karachi on March 1, 2024, has raised concerns about the future resilience of the country in the face of this global challenge. This article explores the impact […]

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Transforming Gilgit: Sustainable Development and Conservation

As a student, researcher, and environmental activist residing in Gilgit-Baltistan, specifically in the environmentally impacted city of Gilgit, I have observed firsthand the dramatic degradation of my hometown. Once an idyllic green city adorned with a network of pristine water streams originating from glaciers, Gilgit has transformed into a bustling hub burdened by overpopulation and […]

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Pakistan’s Climate Resilience: From Ignorance to Action

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily attributed to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to […]

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