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Air pollution may affect the lethality of COVID-19

Islamabad, JAN 12 (Online): New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19. The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has meant that there has been little time for scientists to determine what affects its […]

Controversial study links pollution with bipolar, depression

ISLAMABAD, JAN 08 (Online): A recent study has concluded that exposure to air pollution, particularly during the first 10 years of life, could play a significant role in the development of psychiatric disorders. However, not everyone is convinced by the data. The study, which appears […]

Chrysler brand to become all-electric in 2028

Las Vegas, Jan 5 (AFP/APP):Chrysler, an iconic American auto brand, plans to transition to an all-electric fleet by 2028, the company now owned by Stellantis announced Wednesday. Chrysler, founded in 1925 in Detroit, announced the new target as it unveiled an all-electric “concept” vehicle at […]

Heavy snows to hit Colorado after wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes

Superior, United States, Dec 31 (AFP/APP):A powerful storm system bringing heavy snowfall was blowing into Colorado on Friday, a day after devastating wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds destroyed hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands to flee. Up to a foot of snow is […]

Spain moves to reduce ‘gargabe’ temporary contracts

Madrid, Dec 28 (AFP/APP):Spain’s leftist cabinet approved Tuesday a landmark labour law reform which aims to reduce the use of temporary contracts and boost job security. The reform, agreed with unions and employers, reverses business-friendly regulations introduced in 2012 by a previous conservative government during […]

Gari Chandan Forest in KP emerges as potential eco-tourism site after successful plantation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP):The barren land of Gari Chandan Forest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has emerged as a potential eco-tourism site after successful massive plantation under Billion Tree Afforestation Project (BTAP). One of the largest man-made forests of the country, Gari Chandan Forest sprawls over […]

202 smoke-emitting vehicles challaned in Kasur

KASUR, Dec 26 (APP):In a crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles, motor vehicle examiner Kasur challaned 202 vehicles, impounded 86 vehicles as well as imposed a total fine of Rs 187,500 on the owners in the district during December 2021. Talking to APP here on Sunday, motor […]

Israeli greens hail blow to UAE oil deal

Jerusalem, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Israeli environmentalists applauded Thursday after a court dealt a blow to a controversial oil transport deal with the United Arab Emirates, agreed after the two countries normalised relations last year. The deal would have seen Gulf oil brought to Israel’s Red Sea […]

457 brick kilns shifted on zig-zag technology in Multan district

MULTAN, Dec 21 (APP):Deputy Director Environment Multan, Zafer Iqbal on Tuesday said 457 traditional brick kilns had been shifted on zig-zag technology across the district so far among the total number of 479 besides imposing a fine of Rs. 2.8 million. Talking to APP he […]

Germany extends financial support for 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project in KP

Islamabad December 20 (Online): German Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ) has extended EUR 13.5 million for Pakistan’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project in KP through KfW. The KP Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department (FEWD) will be the project implementation agency. Secretary of the […]

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