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Jun272022 by editorNo Comments

Himalayan region is in danger, experts warn

Environment

London /Neelum Valley ( PFPF Report) Addressing the participant of a virtual dialogue on the environmental issues of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, experts said on Sunday that the local environment and the ecosystem of the entire Himalayan region are in danger. They said that if forests, rare species of animals, precious birds that act as environment filters, valuable herbs, and ecosystem-balanced plants are not protected, the region would lose its ecological balance.The environmentalists warned that the timber mafia should be curbed to protect the precious forests of the region. They also said that irregular construction of guest houses in Neelum Valley should be stopped and alternative sources of energy should be provided to the people to stop the relentless deforestation. “If steps a...

Jun202022 by editorNo Comments

Rivers diversion for power generation

Environment

London/Muzaffarabad(PFPF News): In a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Press for Peace Foundation UK, environmentalists and civil society representatives have called on the government to address the deteriorating environmental situation in the region of Azad Kashmir. A statement issued at the end of the virtual panel discussion on Sunday 19 June 2022 said that the process of diverting rivers for power generation projects has multiplied the local temperature, which is having a serious impact on the local population.Azad Jammu and Kashmir water sources and rivers have been toyed with in the name of hydropower projects, said the panelists. The EPA’s recommendations have been ignored. The sewage treatment plant for Muzaffarabad, greater water supply scheme and solid waste managem...

Jun152022 by editor_1No Comments

Panel Discussion on environmental issues in Rawalakot

Activities, Campaigns, Environment

Rawalakot/London: (Press for Peace Foundation) The participants of a virtual panel discussion warned here on Sunday, 12 June 2021, that local communities could face dangerous situations and environmental danger if coordinated public partnership efforts were not made to protect local natural resources in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the panel discussion, social activists, intellectuals and other participants said that ignoring emerging environmental issues in Azad Kashmir could create severe economic, social, and environmental challenges for local communities. Press for Peace Foundation- a UK-based organization had arranged the Twitter Space discussion on ‘Environmental Issues in Rawalakot’ to create awareness about environmental problems, sustainable developme...

Jun52022 by editorNo Comments

World environment Day 2022

Environment, Uncategorized

· · موجودہ دور میں ماحولیات کے بڑے مسائل اور ان کی وجوہات کیاہیں؟ · فاسل ایندھن کیا ہے ؟ اور یہ کیسے بنتا ہے ؟ · گلیشئرز کی صورت حال کیسی ہے ؟ · اور ایک دلچسپ موضوع یہ کہ · دولت مند افراد ماحول کو کیسے آلودہ کر رہے ہیں؟

Jul52021 by editor1 Comment

Reporting Climate Change in Digital Age

Environment

The climate change is one of the greatest threats of our time facing humanity, say environmentalists Athmuqam (PFPF News): The climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity in our times, environmentalists and campaigners said this here in Athmuqam-73km away from Muzaffarabad-Pakistan-administered-Kashmir on Monday. They were speaking to the participants of a workshop that was organised by Press for Peace Foundation (UK). Environmentalist and campaigner Dr. Baseer ud din Qureshi explained with examples how the degradation of environment had a direct link with the scarcity of natural resources. “The irresponsible and negligent use of resources ultimately brings catastrophes in shape of natural disasters, destruction of vegetation and wildlife ...