Greening

August 28, 2025

51/25 Will Solar-Powered Train Tracks Work? Switzerland Green Energy Innovation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Switzerland is testing an innovative idea: turning ordinary railway tracks into solar power stations. The pilot project by Swiss startup Sun-Ways will install removable solar panels between train rails to generate clean electricity without taking up extra land. This innovation...

August 27, 2025

50/25 How Pakistan’s new EV policy will save fuel, cut emissions, promote greening and boost industry?

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Pakistan has launched a new National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 - 30 to cut pollution, save fuel, and reduce dependence on costly imports. The plan aims for 30% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030, saving nearly a billion dollars annually in fuel costs and slashing...

August 26, 2025

49/25 Diplomats Root for a Greener Future at COMSATS Plantation Drive

In a symbolic act of environmental solidarity, ambassadors from various Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) member and partner nations convened at the COMSATS Secretariat to participate in the “Go Green Initiative – Plantation...

August 26, 2025

48/25 Carbon Capture Is the Urgent Frontier in Fighting Global Warming; Here’s Why It Matters?

When the world discusses climate change, the spotlight often shines on several aspects including renewable energy, electric vehicles, and tree-planting drives. These solutions inspire headlines, government policies, and corporate pledges. They are visible, tangible, and easy to rally...

August 24, 2025

47/25 Can Artificial Intelligence Save South Punjab from Climate Change?

Southern Punjab, Pakistan’s breadbasket and home to millions, is at a critical juncture of climate vulnerability and opportunity. Rising global temperatures harm the region's semi-arid climate, fragile ecosystems, and dwindling water resources. The situation's urgency is apparent,...

August 23, 2025

46/25 Message of Hope and Assurance: Rebuilding Pakistan’s Flood-Hit Futures

At a recent fundraising dinner in Islamabad, voices of conviction rang clear. Dignitaries and prominent speakers reminded the gathering that Islamic duty is not mere charity but a profound obligation to stand by orphans, safeguard water security, work on climate change, and uphold the dignity of...

August 21, 2025

45/25 Dengue and Global Warming: A Pressing Connection Requiring Immediate Attention

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dengue fever, once limited to tropical regions, is now spreading faster because of climate change. Warmer temperatures help mosquitoes breed and transmit the virus more easily, while unpredictable rainfall and events like El Niño create ideal conditions for outbreaks. A...

August 18, 2025

44/25 Ethiopia’s Green Legacy: An Impressive Experiment in Reforesting the Future

On a cool morning in Addis Ababa, schoolchildren, farmers, office workers, and even government ministers gather with saplings in hand. They bend to the earth, pressing seedlings into the soil with an ordinary and monumental rhythm. This is not a one-off gesture of goodwill. It is part of one of...

August 18, 2025

43/25 COMSTECH Secretariat Organized Ethiopia–Pakistan Green Dialogue

Report By: Shabbir Hussain Media Coordinator OIC-COMSTECH 0304-8178283 The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, organized the...

August 17, 2025

42/25 General Info About Greenhouse Effect and the Gases Involved in this Effect

Greenhouse blanket effect This is a term used to describe how human-made gases, known as greenhouse gases, thicken Earth’s natural greenhouse layer, trapping more heat. This process is similar to how a blanket traps body heat, but on a global scale. Post-WWII...