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Can a Chinese AI weather system help Pakistan manage the impacts of a changing climate?

This article was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND licence. The first time Muhammad Irfan Virk entered the China...

Zero Deaths, No Warning: Why Forecasts Alone Don’t Save Lives

In June 2023, a cyclone named Biparjoy churned toward Gujarat, on India's western coast, packing sustained winds strong enough to flatten huts and snap...

Beauty at What Cost?— Impacts of Cosmetic Ingredients on the Environment and Our Health

Applying various cosmetics brings a radiant glow to the face, boosts individuals' confidence, but the hidden ingredients within these beauty products can diminish environmental brilliance and lead to associated health issues. This article analysed these harmfull impact of cosmetics on the environment and human health.

Climate Change vs Sports: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities

"The climate crisis is hitting the things we all need, like a stable climate, clean air and affordable food, as well as the things we love, like football and other sports”. 

Tree Planting Challenges: What the Greenfluence Survey Reveals

The future of forests in Pakistan depends on transitioning from short-term planting to long-term ecological survival.

Scientists Discover How Giant Trees Outsmart Drought

To better understand how giant rainforest trees cope with drought, the researchers conducted an extensive field study that required the expertise of professional tree climbers.

AI’s Thirst for Water: The Environmental Impact We Should Know!

OpenAI’s $100 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project is being anchored in Abilene, Texas, a city where local hydrologists describe a “water-energy nexus crisis.”

When Water Turns to Conflict: A Global Story of Scarcity, Security, and Violence

In Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is increasing the frequency of droughts and changing the distribution of rainfall, according to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report.

How Waste Burning in Karachi Neighborhoods Is Fueling a Toxic Pollution Crisis

Residents often celebrate the disappearance of visible trash, unaware of the invisible dioxins left behind.

Pakistan’s Climate Migrants: A Window into an Escalating Crisis

A 2020 analysis found that each severe weather event caused an average of 20,000 displacements in low-income countries compared to just 4,000 in the wealthiest.

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