SDG 11

9 Results

LA Wildfires 2025: Toxic Cleanup & Health Risks

Introduction The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which ignited in early January 2025, have led to unprecedented destruction, claiming lives and devastating communities. As the flames consumed over 16,000 structures […]

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Urban Noise: The Silent Health Crisis in Cities

As cities worldwide expand and populations grow, urban environments become increasingly dominated by sound. From the constant hum of traffic to the clamor of construction sites and the buzz of […]

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Green Cities or More Houses? Why Not Both?

Cities are both drivers of ecosystem degradation and vulnerable to it. Urban areas occupy less than 1 percent of the Earth’s land surface but house more than half its people. […]

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Polluted Classrooms: A Hidden Racial Crisis

Environmental racism refers to the systemic placement of hazardous waste sites, industrial facilities, and other ecological burdens disproportionately in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. This issue is particularly critical in the […]

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Land Reimagined: How Agrivoltaics Changes Everything

Agrivoltaics have emerged as a game changer in the agriculture and renewable energy sectors. Combining the power of solar energy with traditional agricultural practices offers a promising path toward a […]

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Air and Water Crises in South Asia and Pakistan: Can We Cope?

South Asia, particularly Pakistan, faces significant environmental challenges stemming from air pollution and water scarcity, both of which pose serious threats to public health, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. Air pollution in urban […]

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Breathing Clean Air: Pakistan and South Asia’s Fight

1. Overview of Air Pollution in South Asia Air pollution in South Asia is a significant environmental and health challenge, with many urban and rural areas facing dangerously high levels […]

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South Asia’s Air Pollution Fight: Toward Healthier Cities

Air pollution in South Asia is an urgent and pervasive issue, significantly impacting public health and environmental sustainability. The region is notorious for housing some of the world’s most polluted cities, where air quality levels […]

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Can South Asia’s Cities Breathe Again? The Pollution Battle

The alarming rise in air pollution across South Asia poses a severe threat to both human health and urban sustainability. In some of the most densely populated cities, such as Lahore, Delhi, and […]

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