Environmental toxicity is a fatal illness.

Byline: Nadir Ali

THE world has been plagued by environmental pollution for many years, and the issue is only getting worse. Unfortunately, it appears to be an incurable disease that is spreading at an alarming rate. The definition of pollution is 'the release of noxious material or products into the environment that harm both natural and living things.' From industrial processes to agricultural methods and transportation, there are many different types of pollution.

In Pakistan, air pollution is one of the main environmental risk factors. The use of industrial chemicals and the burning of fossil fuels both contribute to air pollution by releasing noxious gases and particles into the atmosphere. Pakistan frequently exceeds the safe level of air pollution set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Heart disease, lung cancer and respiratory illnesses like asthma can result from this. Because of the high medical costs associated with these illnesses, families may become even more impoverished.

The health and level of poverty of the population in Pakistan are significantly impacted by environmental risk factors. Pakistan is a developing nation where the vast majority of people rely on agriculture and raising livestock to make a living. Due to its reliance on natural resources, the nation is highly susceptible to environmental risks like air pollution, water pollution and natural disasters.

Moreover, the burning of fossil fuels is among the leading causes of environmental pollution. Carbon dioxide and other harmful gases are released in large quantities into the atmosphere when coal, oil and natural gas are used to generate energy. In addition to contributing to climate change, this also contributes to air pollution, which can have detrimental effects on health.

Pakistan has experienced environmental pollution which is a problem that has affected nations all over the world. Despite the nation's rapidly expanding population, widespread environmental degradation has been caused by a...