Gilgit Baltistan Climate: Oceans Absorb Carbon Dioxide
The study's findings highlight the critical role of the oceans in regulating the Earth's climate, and the need for continued efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment, which is closely linked to public health issues like polio eradication in Pakistan and Gilgit Baltistan.
The world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, but this process is slowing down, according to a new study published in the journal Nature, which has significant implications for Gilgit Baltistan's climate and the global carbon cycle.
The research used a combination of satellite data and computer models to track the oceans' carbon absorption over the past 20 years, finding that the oceans absorbed an average of 2.2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, about 25% more than the previous estimate. However, the rate of absorption has been slowing down since the 1990s, with a decrease of about 0.5 billion metric tons per year.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal has reaffirmed the government's commitment to intensifying polio eradication efforts, aiming to ensure a polio-free Pakistan in the near future. The government's efforts to eradicate polio are crucial, especially in regions like Gilgit Baltistan, where climate change and environmental factors can have a significant impact on public health.
As the world's oceans continue to absorb carbon dioxide, it is essential to address the slowdown in this process and work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent further damage to the oceans and the planet. Similarly, Pakistan's efforts to eradicate polio require a concerted effort from the government, healthcare workers, and the public to ensure a polio-free future for all, including the people of Gilgit Baltistan.