Advocacy
Trapped in the Arctic | One Man’s Fight Against Nature
The Arctic is a place of paradox. To the eye, it appears breathtakingly beautiful endless sheets of white snow, the northern lights dancing across the night sky, and the silence of a world untouched by mankind. Yet beneath that beauty lies danger: freezing winds, shifting ice, and the constant threat of death. For anyone stranded here, survival is not a guarantee, but a battle.
By Farooq Hashmi5 months ago in Earth
The Last Forest on Earth
The Last Forest on Earth When survival depends on the final breath of nature The year was 2145. Humanity had conquered the stars, built towers of steel scraping the clouds, and designed machines that could outthink their creators. But in their triumph, they had forgotten the oldest truth: without forests, there is no life.
By Farooq Hashmi5 months ago in Earth
The loss of Natural beauty 🌟
From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the turquoise lagoons of the Pacific, our planet has been talented with landscapes which might be not anything short of breathtaking. Those locations have inspired artwork, tradition, religion, and human creativeness for centuries. But, regardless of their colossal price, natural wonders are an increasing number of underneath risk. The issue is not just weather exchange or natural failures; it's also the careless moves of humans—vacationers, agencies, and even neighborhood groups—which might be accelerating the lack of herbal beauty at an alarming tempo.
By Samiullah Adil5 months ago in Earth
The 2025 Pakistan Floods: A Nation Underwater Again
Title: The 2025 Pakistan Floods: A Nation Underwater Again Subtitle: A catastrophic monsoon season, amplified by glacial melt and climate vulnerabilities, leads to unprecedented loss of life, property, and economic stability.
By LegacyWords5 months ago in Earth
Pakistan’s 2025 Flood Crisis: Nature’s Fury and Human Resilience
From Mountain Peaks to Coastal Plains, The Monsoon Disaster That Shook a Nation In 2025, Pakistan has once again found itself at the mercy of extreme monsoon rains and unexpected weather events, pushing communities, rescue teams, and the government to their limits. The floods of this year have been among the most devastating in recent history, impacting millions, destroying infrastructure, and claiming hundreds of lives. This tragedy has highlighted not only the vulnerabilities of the country’s geography but also the growing threat of climate change.
By Farooq Hashmi5 months ago in Earth
100% Chance of an Earthquake
Imagine waking up and hearing a news report that begins with: “There’s a 100% chance of an earthquake today.” It sounds alarming, almost apocalyptic—something that would send people rushing to pack emergency kits, secure their homes, and perhaps even panic about what’s to come. But here’s the truth: that statement is completely accurate, and not because someone has cracked the code of earthquake prediction. Rather, it’s because earthquakes happen every single day on our planet. The only question is where and how strong.
By Fazal Ur Rahman5 months ago in Earth
Rising Waters, Rising Resilience
Rising Waters, Rising Resilience ‎ ‎How Communities Are Adapting, Innovating, and Thriving in the Face of Floods ‎ ‎Floods have long been seen as devastating forces of nature—sweeping away homes, crops, and livelihoods. But in many corners of the world, communities are rewriting the narrative. Instead of merely bracing for disaster, they are preparing, adapting, and even finding opportunities to grow stronger. This is the story of resilience—of people who face the rising waters not with fear, but with innovation and unity. ‎ ‎In the rural district of Gaibandha, Bangladesh, where monsoon floods are an annual certainty, families used to spend months each year displaced from their homes. But today, something remarkable is happening. Thanks to local initiatives supported by NGOs and climate-adaptive strategies, homes are being built on raised earthen mounds called plinths. These mounds rise above expected flood levels, keeping families dry even when surrounding areas are submerged. ‎ ‎“When the floods come, we stay home now,” says Anika, a mother of three. “We used to lose everything each year. Now we can grow vegetables on floating gardens, and my children still go to school.” ‎ ‎These floating gardens—constructed from water hyacinth, bamboo, and soil—are another example of how communities are adapting creatively. They allow for year-round farming, even during flood season. Crops like spinach, pumpkin, and okra are grown on rafts that gently rise and fall with the water, ensuring food security and income when traditional fields are underwater. ‎ ‎Innovation is not limited to rural areas. In the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, which lies largely below sea level, engineers and urban planners have turned water management into an art form. The city features flood-resilient infrastructure like water plazas—public spaces that serve as parks in dry weather and water catchment areas during storms. Buildings are constructed on floating platforms or elevated on stilts, and the city’s complex system of dikes, canals, and surge barriers are managed with cutting-edge technology. ‎ ‎“We don’t fight water—we live with it,” says Pieter de Vries, a water management engineer in Rotterdam. “That’s the secret to our success.” ‎ ‎In Jakarta, Indonesia, frequent floods once paralyzed the city. Today, local youth groups are leading awareness campaigns, helping clean drainage systems, and planting trees in urban wetlands to prevent runoff. They’ve also helped implement a digital flood-warning system that alerts residents via mobile phones hours before floodwaters arrive, giving them time to protect their homes and evacuate if necessary. ‎ ‎Education plays a critical role in fostering resilience. In the Philippines, where typhoons and flooding are increasingly common, schools are teaching children how to respond during disasters, turning them into “young preparedness ambassadors.” These students often go home and teach their families what to do—how to build emergency kits, where to go, and when to act. ‎ ‎Across the world, governments, scientists, and citizens are collaborating to develop more adaptive and inclusive flood strategies. Satellite data and artificial intelligence are being used to predict floods with increasing accuracy. Community leaders are working closely with scientists to integrate traditional knowledge with modern solutions. And more importantly, marginalized groups—often the most affected by flooding—are being included in planning and decision-making processes. ‎ ‎Floods are no longer viewed solely as natural disasters but as challenges that can be managed and even anticipated. Through smart design, community education, and local empowerment, people are learning not just to survive, but to thrive in the face of rising waters. ‎ ‎These stories of resilience carry a powerful message: Climate change may be intensifying floods, but human determination is rising even faster. ‎ ‎“The water doesn’t scare us anymore,” says Anika, smiling as she pulls fresh tomatoes from her floating garden. “It reminds us to stay ready, to stay united, and to keep building better.” ‎ ‎In every flooded field turned into a floating farm, every child learning disaster readiness, and every community reimagining how to coexist with water, a quiet revolution is underway. The world may be changing—but so are we. ‎ ‎And in that change lies hope. ‎
By Muhammad Saad 5 months ago in Earth
Swat and Buner Flood Devastation: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan
On the night of August 15, 2025, the peaceful valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were transformed into rivers of destruction. A rare cloudburst unleashed an unprecedented 150mm of rainfall within an hour, tearing through Buner and Swat districts with merciless force. What followed was a catastrophe that has left Pakistan reeling: hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and entire communities reduced to mud and rubble.
By Fazal Ur Rahman5 months ago in Earth
Hatteras Island
There are beaches in America—and then there is Hatteras Island. This slender, windswept barrier island, part of North Carolina’s famed Outer Banks, is more than just a vacation spot. It’s a place where history, culture, and natural wonders collide. It’s where shipwrecks whisper stories through the tides, where wild ponies roam dunes carved by centuries of storms, and where small fishing communities cling to their traditions despite the relentless forces of wind and sea.
By Muhammad Sabeel5 months ago in Earth
