KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) initiated tree plantation campaign at campus under which number of saplings were planted that absorb carbon and emit oxygen in atmosphere to reduce environmental pollution. Trees not only eliminate air pollution but also increase amount of oxygen in atmosphere.

Director General of Parks and Horticulture, Sindh Junaidullah Khan said that we have so far planted more than 200,000 saplings across city. We should give importance to growing trees to breath in a clean atmosphere. Hospitals become deserted when you develop forest and gardens in cities. He assured Sir Syed University of his full support in this plantation drive. Chancellor SSUET Javaid Anwarsaid that best way to deal with climatic hazards is tree plantation.

It will not only create awareness among students about safe and pollution-free environment, but also motivate them to make efforts to grow environment friendly plants at campus that would play a key role in reducing pollution of environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and emitting oxygen. Sir Syed University is going to install solar panels for acquiring energy to make environment clean. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin said that we are entering new era of climatic change, so we need to set up comprehensive and integrated system in accordance with contemporary demands.

Emission of green gases is main cause of global warming. Today, one and a half billion people are breathing in toxic air due to industrial wastage. Environmental pollution is increasing all over world due to cutting of trees. In Pakistan, forests were never given special attention and area of existing forests is less than international standards. Registrar Syed Sarfaraz Ali said that plantations make environment beautiful and attractive as well as it increases fertility of land. Threat of global warming is increasing due to cutting and fall of trees. Increase in atmospheric temperature would cause glaciers to melt faster that will increase level of seas. Col (retd) Zafaruddin said that personality grooming is necessary for nation building. We should develop attitude and sense of humanity.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 16 2022

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