Gujjar Nomads
According
to some anthropologists, the Gujjar nomads have practiced sustainable,
environmentally friendly living since as long ago as the third millennium
B.C. However, due to rapid changes in weather and changing trends their
way of life is now a complete anachronism and should cease to exist.
Ancient
homesteads
On most
maps of Pakistan, the region lying between Besham on the West and Naran
on the east, appears as a complete blank and, until the devastating
earthquake in October 2005, the remote Alai valley, nestled in its protective
cocoon of towering mountains, remained largely unknown, unmapped and
unexplored in 'modern' times.
Hubble
bubble
First in
to the smoke blackened pot was a huge chunk of ghee, stirred around
with the end of a freshly peeled pine branch until it spit and sizzled
in a frenzy: next, a heap of chopped wild onions, gathered from the
slopes of an adjacent mountain where we had gone to laugh at the hilarious
pantomime performed by an extended family of marmosets on the previous
afternoon.
Virtuosity
par excellence
My visit
to Sri Lanka – the ‘Island of Species’, enabled me
to witness a graceful and superb code of conduct which astounded me
I am sure it will amaze you as well.
Hunza crisis continues
With expected
drainage from the spillway to be finished in June, the 23-kilometer
Attabad Lake in Hunza is showing no signs of draining soon.
Phet strikes and misses
Cyclones
are becoming far more frequent and devastating, with Phet being a recent
example that became a significant threat despite losing its intensity
when it reached Pakistan. Our coastlines are defenseless in this regard,
especially the Karachi coastline that lies below the sea level. Mitigation
strategies are a crucial missing link that may ensure safety for our
citizens in the longer term.
Oil Spill
BP’s coverup
The recent
oil well leak by British Petroleum, spilling a large amount of poison
into the Gulf Coast points to the over dependence on fossil fuels and
related dangers. The oil industry has to be more responsible and up
front about having no proper means to control these possible environmental
disasters, rather than pretend that the oil installations are completely
fool proof.
Geothermal
energy: FAQs
Various countries
are investing in geothermal energy, including the United Kingdom. Here
are frequently asked questions about this energy source.
I-8 Cleanup
Islamabad
was once one of the greenest and most well planned cities of South Asia.
According to a survey, Islamabad is still considered one of the cleanest
cities in Pakistan and is relatively well organized; however, there
are many sections that require urgent attention, such as areas falling
due to encroachment and utter neglect by authorities.
Pakistan's
first environment and health portal launched:
www.pakenvironmentandhealth.org
On 7th June,
in a press conference, Subh-e-Nau launched a first of its kind web portal
site dedicated as a knowledge resource in health and environmental issues
related to Pakistan. The event highlighted its functionality and potential
as a resource for concerned citizens from all walks of life.
The season is ripe to enjoy the Jamun – a tasty, yet nutritious fruit that is full of vitamins and minerals making it a great choice this and every summer.
The sun provides us with life, but excessive exposure can also mean facing a range of dangerous health problems such as skin damage, sunstroke and related maladies. Children are especially at risk in this regard.
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