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Pakistan: Extreme Heat Waves Can Toll Mental Health

A temperature rise brings physical and mental risks. In Pakistan, the effects of heat waves on mental health are an emerging crisis. While much attention...

Cooling Karachi — Combating Urban Heat with Green Spaces

Results indicate that parts of Karachi face scorching heat due to large areas of empty land with little greenery. This is especially true in Karachi West district, where neighbourhoods like Mauripur and Mangopir see average surface temperatures exceeding 42°C! In contrast, areas with more parks and green spaces, like Karachi Central and East, have fewer hot zones and cooler temperatures.

Can Marine Heat Waves Lead to Mass Extinction?

The marine heatwave of 2013, acted as a catalyst for the growth of harmful algal blooms in the region.

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