August 2008 Contents
Cover Story

 

A greener generation

At 23, I am young and inexperienced still, but one does not have to be a scientist to see the impact of climate change. I, therefore, declare a charge to all, both young and old, to join hands in ending this menace.

Cover Story
An Evergreen Tomorrow

Our most vital section of the population, must be involved in healthy activities like plantation. By announcing seasons of plantation as major events, and holding an exclusive “National Day for Plantation” on Independence Day, the youth can be made to contribute towards a most meaningful cause.
Cover Story
Nurturing an evergreen youth

Our youth deserve an education that transforms them as not only learners and teachers but also active citizens, not only for Pakistan, but for the entire planet.
Biodiversity

Murdering Trees Boomerangs

A tree lover from Punjab has reported that the Tehsildar of a certain city was murdering trees by conniving with contractors entrusted with tree cutting on the canal passing through the town. The felling continued in spite of objections by the influential.

Indigenous tree
Sukh Chaine: for a Peace-filled Shade

Besides miswak, Sukh Chaine is liked for its thick shadow, beautiful leaves and flowers and a wonderful impression multiple trees cast planted in long lines along roads.
Sports

Subh-e-Nau Hosts Two Weeks of Hard Hitting Tennis

In its latest addition to the cause of sports promotion, Subh-e-Nau hosted two prestigious tournaments in Karachi, providing players with an opportunity to youngsters to contest in 2 back to back events.

Public Health

Working the Night Shift Promotes Cancer

The World Health Organization's Inter-national Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is adding working the night shift to a list of possible carcinogens, after conducting an ana-lysis of the existing research on the topic.

Opinion
Let Us Clean Our City

As a student of grade 9, I share my ideas about how to clean our city Karachi.
Readers' Corner
Breathing your troubles away

Stress, anxiety and depression are the great “gifts” of affluence. A great check in terms of breaking away from the vicious work cycle is by practicing breathing techniques.
Do it Yourself!
Paper Making

MATERIALS REQUIRED: waste paper; square washing up bowl; plastic bucket; liquidizer; 1L capacity; balloon whisk. ___ All purpose clothes; deckle and the mould for paper making (it's easily available in the market).
 
Health Corner
Refreshing Pineapple

Pineapple or “Ananas” is a tasty, healthy fruit with multitude of health and nutritional benefits. Countries like Sri Lanka export these golden treasures to Pakistan, bringing with them these virtues.
Alternate Energy
Think Bio!

Pakistan started working and marketing biogas as a viable solution to the energy crisis bank in the 70s, however, its been India that has followed this example with more than 2 million plants, and a growing market. We need to get back to biogas, and quick!

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