Kierstin Lilly
11/4/10
11:31 AM
The recent floods in Pakistan have caused massive devastation, killing over 1,900 people and injuring 3,000. Global warming and change in extreme weather conditions are factors that may cause even more flooding in the future, while deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels are some of the major factors contributing to global warming. The worldwide fund for nature organization claims that the forest cover of over 4.242 million hectares in 1992 has declined to 3.44 million hectares and that the “Revival of forests will have promising socio-economic and environmental impacts as these forests will help in improving climate conditions.”
The rise in temperature is causing a change in the world’s environment. “ We have to convert our industries to wind and solar power…moreover people would have to stop hacking forests to ensure clean and green atmosphere.” The article explains the issue of flooding and climate change in Pakistan to a good extent and it also expresses a strong interest in finding the solutions to these problems that are not only affecting Pakistan but also climate and extreme weather all over the world. These issues are not only impacting the environment negatively but also the people as well through injuries and even death. I appreciate that the article also shows interest on the fact that humans are responsible for these issues due to the degrading of forests, burning of fossil fuels and misuse of natural resources. The people have created these problems themselves, disregarding the damage of the environment, until it begins to affect their lives. Immediate measures need to be taken to stop deforestation in order to reverse the environmental damage.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C11%5C01%5Cstory_1-11-2010_pg7_6
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