The Kurri Conundrum: Right approach Wrong selection
Landing a
landfill on a seismic zone as well as endangering the underwater table
that supplies clean water to millions, the choice of rural Kurri by Capital
Development Authority goes against all notions of safety and environmental
concerns. Measures taken now to avoid further development in this direction
will avoid potential dangers to all.
Ignoring the obvious signs of trouble is tantamount to creating a disaster. The current drive for Kurri by Capital Development Authority goes against all notions of disaster management. Building any project over a seismic zone is a highly dangerous move. As the massive October 8 earthquake wreaked havoc by destroying buildings not built upon proper codes, nothing should be taken for granted in what is termed as rush towards “development.”
Poisons
in your Kitchen
Please do
not take this information lightly; it is new and shocking because new
research says even the plastic releases poison when warm. That is done
every day in our homes. Feeding bottles of babies are boiled in water
and they are made of plastic. So read on.
Farm-Forestry:
An Untapped Resource
Forests
play an important role in improving various aspects of any nation. They
not only provide timber, firewood, and medicinal herbs but also provide
a vital coverage to the country's watersheds and regulate the supply
of water in the rivers. They also sustain wildlife and provide recreational
facilities.
The waste we create has to be carefully controlled to be sure that it does not harm our environment and our health. We can start by learning about and practicing the three R's of waste management: Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
NADRA
Joins hands with Subh-e-Nau
In its continued
efforts for planting trees, Subh-e-Nau took a step further towards green
revolution last month when it initiated a tree plantation campaign at
the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offices throughout
the country..
Indigenous Tree
Amaltas – The Jewel of the earth
Amaltas
starts blooming with yellow flowers setting fire to the gardens during
spring. Soon after, roads with amaltas rows start glowing adding much
zest to hot summer. Heat makes one yearn for the rains. So the cycle
of seasons continues with Amaltas at the centre of transition and unforgettable
for the colour and unfathomable beauty.
20 Questions and Answers.
Using the uncomplicated idea of stickers, new and lighter solar panels are being utilized across USA, so that they can be used more abundantly. Recently, the Phoenix Convention Centre, located in Arizona, is being retrofitted with these new types of cells to provide power to the building.
Feeling continually overworked, mentally, emotionally or physically exhausted may mean that you are either suffering from burnout or near this dangerous condition.
Sweet by color and taste, Bottle Gourd (Louki or Kaddu) is a common vegetable in Pakistan. It is said that bottle gourds have been cultivated since time immemorial and they are, probably one of the earliest vegetables cultivated by man.
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