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January 22, 2024

Pollution risks by petrol pumps

Varying amounts of vapours are emitted from car fuel tanks during filling. ISLAMABAD: We pass through a smog season every winter which impairs social and economic […]
January 18, 2024

Coal power plants: early retirement?

Recently, a conference was held in Islamabad on the proposal of “Early Retirement of Coal Power Plants”. Those who are aware of Pakistan’s energy problems went […]
December 25, 2023

COP28: climate finance needs

ISLAMABAD: COP28 climate talks have ended with so much discussion and debate and have some useful conclusions. But it all requires finance. Things do not work […]
December 19, 2023

‘Transitioning away’ from fossil fuels

COP28 has ended with a compromise solution. There was one side, led by the developed countries, and climate activists which emphasized fast-tracked and definite end to […]
December 14, 2023

COP28: emerging role of nuclear power

Nuclear power is a zero carbon source of energy, meaning that during its operations, no carbon is produced or released. In order to achieve climate goal […]