FAISALABAD: 6 Oct (Digital Itla) — Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), in collaboration with the Green Youth Movement Club and its Department of Environmental Sciences, held an awareness seminar on the causes of smog, its impact on human health and measures for prevention and control. Vice Chancellor GCUF Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam said educational institutions have an important role in addressing environmental challenges and stressed the need to sensitise young people about environmental protection and encourage their participation in conservation initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Sabir Hussain, focal person for the Green Youth Movement Club, welcomed the participants, while Chairperson of the Department of Environmental Sciences Prof. Dr. Tahira Yasmeen discussed environmental factors contributing to smog. Director Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Nadeem Sohail highlighted the importance of social attitudes and collective responsibility. During the technical session, Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Tahir Abbas spoke about the causes of smog and the impact of urban development, while Associate Professor of Faisalabad Medical University Dr. Shoaib Ahmad Malik discussed the health risks associated with smog, particularly its effects on the respiratory system, and preventive measures.
The seminar concluded with an awareness walk. The Environmental Protection Agency also demonstrated the practical use of a smog gun as part of efforts to control and mitigate smog. The event provided students and faculty members with information on the causes of smog, its environmental and health impacts and measures that can help reduce its effects.
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