Comparing Carbon Emission of Planned and Unplanned Areas of Lahore

Abstract

One of the most significant worldwide challenges now affecting humanity is climate change. It is becoming more and more obvious that everyone, every community, and every organization has a role to play in lessening the effects of carbon emission that contribute to the global warming as the Earth's temperature rises at an unprecedented rate. As a result, the climate of the planet is getting harder. The warmest seasons are summer and winter. Glaciers are melting due to climate change, which is the primary reason for floods worldwide. This is because we do not know how much carbon we are producing in provision of comfort in our houses. The main contributors to carbon emissions are energy production and its use, transportation, and industrial operations. The threat of climate change amplifies the need for prompt, decisive action to cut carbon emissions and save the planet's future. Cities especially residential sector have a vital role in promoting sustainability and battling climate change as key sources of global carbon emissions. In this research carbon emissions of planned and unplanned areas are compared to check the difference, which will examine how house and neighborhood design and provision of open spaces according to planning standards has an impact on amount of carbon emission in the houses and neighborhoods. We used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Statistical methods help quantify carbon dioxide emissions and assess the impact of best practices, while qualitative measures provide information on public opinion and barriers to implementation. Stratified random sampling is done for collecting data of 800 sample size in Lahore city. Data is entered in EXCEL and graph are developed, GIS 10.2 is used to prepare the maps and analysis.

Eco-friendly materials help to store carbon in biomass, trap CO₂ from atmosphere through photosynthesis, and lessen the effects of urban heat islands. Because it aims to totally eradicate carbon monoxide, the idea of zero carbon emission has evolved as a solution to this issue, improving the environment for both present and future generations. This study intends to investigate the viability and potential of urban carbon emission reduction as a solution. In doing so, we strive to limit climate change in society and eventually produce no carbon emissions. By supplying solar panels, green infrastructure in three sizes (small, medium, and large), and the plants we utilize to lessen our carbon footprint, the solution also lowers the environmental impact to bring global sustainability.