Inundated with tragedy
The worst
disaster in living memory ravages through the foundations of an already
challenged country. Marred by political and administrative ineptitude,
the question now is whether to dismiss a natural disaster with apathy,
or to be prepared for “natural” disasters as they increasingly
hit us with more force.
Diseases
during flooding
The floods have not
just raised havoc regarding the destruction of land, buildings and crops,
neither has it just resulted in huge economic losses for more than a
year to come – the loss of lives and diseases will continue as
one of the biggest causes for concern.
Mitigating
the wrath of the lion river
Poor response and lack of mitigation measures have been
a hallmark of facing this so-called natural disaster. Tree plantation
and rainwater harvesting are affordable and long-term measures that
can form first line defenses against such disasters.
Mama's
milk is nectar – absolutely
Milk for many species
is a unique means of nutrition that is vital towards raising healthy
and strong babies.
Food for thought
Too much
of a good thing is bad news as far as the plant world is concerned and
particularly when the 'thing' happens to be a food source. Ever wondered
how harmful fertilizer can be – whether organic or artificial?
2050: Germany's Date to go totally Green
Leading the drive towards kicking the dangerous fossil
fuel habit, Germany plans to completely eliminate these as an energy
source by 2050 by expanding its reliance on renewable sources such as
solar and wind power.
Event
SN holds plantation and
rainwater harvesting events
Keeping
with the spirit of its plantation drive this year, Subh-e-Nau (SN),
installed rainwater harvesting units in OPF College, Islamabad. SN also
joined in plantation efforts with the Capital Development Authority
to promote National Plantation Day.
Addicted
to plastic: a horror film
In this day and age, plastics happen to be an indispensable
part of our lives. Resourceful and with us finding novel ways in which
they are applied, synthetic materials, however, inflict a huge environmental
cost. The film “Addicted to Plastic” looks into these aspects
and more.
Find health in grapes
Grapes are not only
delicious and nutritious, but have significant health benefits ranging
from lowering blood pressure to reversing memory loss.
Breathing
away stress
Deep breathing as
a relaxation technique can ease stress, gracefully.
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