Climate Change and its effects worldwide

Climate change is the long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns in the world. It is caused by the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide, which trap heat and warm the planet. The effects of climate change are widespread and potentially catastrophic, affecting everything from the environment to human health and the economy.

One of the most visible effects of climate change is the rise in global temperatures. This warming has led to a number of consequences, including melting ice caps and glaciers, rising sea levels, and more frequent and severe heat waves. As sea levels rise, lowlying areas are at risk of flooding, and coastal communities may be forced to move inland.

Climate change also has a profound effect on the environment. As temperatures rise, many plant and animal species are forced to adapt to new conditions or risk extinction. Changes in precipitation patterns can also disrupt ecosystems, leading to declines in biodiversity.

The consequences of climate change are not limited to the natural world; they also affect human health. Heat waves can lead to heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses, and air pollution from burning fossil fuels can exacerbate respiratory problems. The spread of disease is also a concern, as warmer tem- peratures and changing precipitation patterns can create the ideal conditions for certain pathogens to thrive.

Climate change also has the potential to cause significant economic damage. As temperatures rise and weather patterns change, crop yields may decline, and natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes may become more frequent and severe. This can lead to food shortages, higher food prices, and even famine.

The good news is that it is not too late to take action to slow the effects of climate change. By reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and increasing the use of renewable energy sources, we can slow the rate of greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. Planting trees and preserving natural habitats, along with reducing deforestation and land use changes, can also help to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

In conclusion, climate change is a global problem that affects the whole world. It is caused by the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and has a wide range of effects, including rising temperatures, rising sea levels, changes in weather patterns, declines in biodiversity, and impacts on human health and the economy. We must take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the effects of climate change before it’s too late.

By Waleed Qasim Bashir

Plea against naB law amends

CJP says rule of law, access to justice also fundamental rights

ISLAMABAD Staff RepoRt

Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday observed that the rule of law and access to justice are also fundamental rights, saying that in two or three recent judgments, the Supreme Court maintained petitions under Article 184(3) on violations of other provisions of the constitution.

Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial made the observation while heading a three-judge bench of Supreme Court, comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, hearing a petition filed by former prime minister Imran Khan against amendments National Accountability Ordinance, 1999.

On Wednesday, Makhdoom Ali Khan, the counsel for the federation continued argument and adopted the stance before the Supreme Court that no fact has been pleaded in the petition by the former prime minister Imran Khan, while appeals against the amendments to NAB law are also pending before the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

During the hearing, Justice Mansoor questioned is there NAB law or general or generic law in other countries particularly in India specifically for the elimination of the corruption.? Is there any report that harbouring impression that this is an exceptional law (NAB)? Is there any report by anyone or an agency on the trajectory and performance of the NAB that this body has been good for the country, he further asked. Makhdoom Ali Khan, representing the federation said how the petitioner has locus standi to invoke the Article 184(3)?, while was the author of the law (amendments). The counsel said when the petitioner has not participated in the vote against the bill then how he could challenge it before the court. Why he had not opposed the bill in the parliament. The petitioner has not pointed out how these acts are exfacie discriminatory?

He added that the CMA filed by the petitioner contains 16 challenges, which includes that the law is made with retrospective affect, change of presumptions, reference being sent to the NAB chairman, standard of proof, displacement of presumption, shifting the burden on prosecution to help the accused to walk scot-free, and the change of evidence and reduction of punishment.