Category: Environment
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Houbara Bustard: busted beyond measure?
It seems that humans and animals alike bear the brunt of maleficent intentions of the uber-rich. Nowhere does this stand truer than in Pakistan, where the Houbara Bustard is the latest in a long series of rare and endangered species on the hunting list of foreign “dignitariesâ€. The Houbara Bustard is a migratory bird whose…
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Ice Island drifting towards Canada
An Ice Island broke free from the glaciers of Greenland and is drifting along the shores of Canada since August 2010. A shipping disaster is waiting to happen soon. Source: MSNBC
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Energy Crisis and just how is it mine?
5 years back I could afford the ‘I am running late’ routine but not anymore since chances are now when I am running late the forces of nature most definitely won’t be on my side. Running water may not be as readily available when I turn the tap, there may not enough fuse for the…
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Earth Hour 2011- Switch off the lights for an hour
Earth Hour is a worldwide commitment to create awareness about climate change, energy conservation for the betterment of the planet earth launched by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 in Sydney, Australia but soon it became a global sustainability movement with millions of people participating to show their commitment to the planet. Pakistan too joined…
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Massive death of Birds and Fish in Arkansas
Humans have long been damaging the natural balance of wild life and resources around the globe. Wild life has been diminishing around the globe in a constant manner and is not something new and astonishing. But the recent events that occurred in Arkansas in southern United States, have not yet been satisfyingly explained by scientists…
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Is 2011 the environmental breakdown year?
Its only been some 15 days and we’ve already seen a good 600 killed by natural disasters, and billions of dollars worth of damage done to the environment. The question now is, when the hell will the world take this issue seriously? The worst floods of Pakistan’s history gave us a reinforcement of the fact…
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Karachi’s Karma Deficit
I provide you with some quick yet meaningful insight on our karma deficit, and how to bring this negative balance into the positive side, all the while reminding you of some great driving tricks you already knew. Whether you’re a good, courteous driver or would like to be more so, read on. I feel concerned…
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Earth Hour 2010- Switch off the lights to play your part
Remember to switch off your lights in honor of earth hour, 8.30pm today when hundreds of cities …
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First Community Kitchen in Karachi by Concern For Children
Machar Colony is one of the neighborhoods of Kemari Town in Karachi. Its total population is esti…
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South Asia Region Climate Change Conference: An Environmental Appeal!
In an increasingly globalised world and economy, regional blocs and alliances have become a usefu…