Climate Change

Air pollution in Islamabad has reached alarming levels, primarily driven by rapid industrialisation and increasing vehicular traffic, which contribute significantly to the concentration of particulate matter in the air. The resultant pollution poses serious health risks, including respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic conditions. Simultaneously, surface water bodies in and around Islamabad are facing contamination from various sources, including industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and domestic waste, leading to deteriorating water quality that threatens both public health and aquatic life. The Environmental Monitoring Team (EMT) of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), under the directions of Ms. Farzana Altaf Shah, Director General of...