Extreme weather, suburban sprawl fuel LA’s wildfires
A prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds has created the “perfect conditions” for Los Angeles wildfires to rage out of control, even though experts say it’s too soon to…
An optical illusion
Richard Powers’ ‘The Overstory’, a poignant reminder of humanity's intricate connection with nature, seemed almost prophetic during COP29. Like the characters in the novel, negotiators at COP29 appeared blinded by…
The farm fires helping to fuel India’s deadly air
Blazing flames light the sky as Indian farmer Ali Sher burns his fields to clear them for new crops, a common but illegal practice that is fuelling deadly pollution killing…
Climate ambition gap
AS the world inches closer to catastrophe, all eyes are on the Conference of Parties (COP) taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The opening speeches from the COP28 UAE presidency, COP29 Azer presidency, and the…
South Asia’s smog
AIR pollution is a major environmental threat of our time, affecting our well-being and posing health hazards to the most vulnerable members of our communities. South Asia, home to a…
Plastic plague
OUR planet is drowning in plastic. The convenient, cheap and durable nature of plastic has led to its massive production and consumption over the last 70 years. With 9.2 billion…
How the elite add to the climate mess
Sweltering heat and unbearable temperatures in several parts of the world have once again forced millions of environmentalists to pressure policymakers into coming up with agendas that might address this…
Climate governance
We were among the organizers of the Navigating Climate Governance: Executive Action and Judicial Oversight conference held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on June 8. The conference was held…
Climate change, plastic pollution, and waste management
Pakistan is among the top-ten climate change vulnerable country. Global warming needs to be controlled, and a desirable target in this regard globally is considered to be 1.5°C, beyond which…
Planet vs plastic
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to highlight the environmental issues that are eating away our planet slowly and gradually. The theme for Earth Day 2024, celebrated…
