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The greenhouse effect Climate change has become a considerable concern for humanity during this anthropocentric age. Scientists believe that the rate of global warming and climate change varies directly with the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon …

• An integrated approach is needed to fully decarbonize cities. • Digitalization across buildings, mobility and energy infrastructure is key to achieving net zero carbon. • Decarbonizing cities will not just benefit the environment, but also the jobs market, public …

Imagining future cities has long been a favourite activity for architects, artists and designers. Technology is often central in these schemes – it appears as a dynamic and seemingly unstoppable force, providing a neat solution to society’s problems. But our …

Pakistan with more than 220 million people is an important country in geological and strategic location. One of the most major reasons impacts Pakistani domestic economy is energy development. According to the report of EIA, though the country is the …

Whole power sector should be realigned to improve consumer tariffs and quality of service Karachiites must be allowed to use rooftop solar and wind installations Renewable energy is the future of Pakistan and we need to do the best Interview …

Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy (H.I.S.I) — a renowned businessman PAGE: Could you tell us about the energy issues for the industry in Pakistan? Ahmed Chinoy: Energy plays a very key role in the development of any industry. And a crisis …

The U.S. officially removed themselves from the Paris Agreement on Nov. 4, an international coalition aimed at strengthening the global response to the rapidly evolving threat of climate change. America is now the only country in the world not participating in the …

Nuclear power has provided low-carbon electricity to the UK for over 60 years and today it generates 17% of the country’s electricity. Until mid-2018, 15 nuclear reactors were the country’s largest source of low-carbon energy. Of these, only Sizewell B …

Japan has set itself the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The move could fire up Japan’s nuclear industry, 10 years after the Fukushima disaster, which shut down most of the country’s reactors. Before the disaster, 50 were in …

The global shipping industry’s annual greenhouse-gas emissions total more than one billion tons. Reducing them is critical in the fight against climate change. Former President of Costa Rica José María Figueres writes that shrinking emissions in the future largely depends …

K-Electric does have any fuel storage facility nor they have an agreement with SSGC/PSO, yet they threaten to resort to international court to sustain the exclusivity in causing pain by continuing with excessive and unannounced load-shedding in Karachi. Chief Justice …

Global investment in renewable energy has almost doubled in the past decade. During this time, Europe lost its position as a top investor in renewables, being overtaken by China and the United States. According to a publication by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the U.N. and …