Pollution Apocalypse: Why Lahore Tops the World’s Worst Air List

Satellite visuals show fires and smoke over India and Pakistan. Source: Nasa Worldview, Noaa-20/ VIIRS

This month, Lahore has experienced alarming air quality levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 1000 on multiple occasions. To put this into perspective, an AQI above 300 is categorized as “hazardous,” posing severe health risks. For Lahore’s 13 million residents, breathing has become a challenge during the smog-laden months of November and December. … Read more

Plastic Overload: Identifying the Top 10 Global Waste Producers

The growing issue of plastic waste pollution is having a severe impact on our environment, leading to annual generation of plastic waste in landfills, oceans, and natural areas. Urgent global action is needed to address this problem. According to UN Environment Programme research (UNEP), the amount of plastic waste generated is expected to lead to … Read more

Is Earth Running Out of Freshwater Resources?

How much fresh water does our planet have left? This crucial resource is in limited supply, with only 1% of the world’s water accessible for human consumption. Unfortunately, population growth and pollution are exacerbating water degradation in developing countries, posing threats to fisheries, agriculture, and public health. Additionally, climate change is intensifying droughts, further compounding … Read more