The digital age is currently grappling with a profound paradox: the very technologies designed to optimize our world, Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things are consuming energy at a rate that threatens global climate goals. Data centers, the physical backbone of this digital revolution, are no longer just warehouses for servers; they […]
Chapurson Valley Earthquakes: Causes and Solutions
In January 2026, the serene and remote Chapurson Valley in Upper Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, was jolted by a series of seismic events that have left the local community in a state of crisis. While Hunza is no stranger to the power of nature, the recent activity specifically a 5.8 magnitude earthquake on January 19, 2026 has […]
What Causes Tsunamis? Its Effects and Management
The English equivalent of the Japanese word tsunami is tsunami. harbour wave Two characters are used to represent this: the top character, “su,” stands for harbour, and the bottom character, “nami,” for wave. In the past, the general people occasionally referred to tsunamis as “tidal waves.” defined by the scientific community as “seismic sea waves.” […]
Water Pollution Causing Antibiotic Resistance in Pakistan
Pakistan’s rivers carry more than just water. Along with sewage and industrial waste, they now carry medicine residues and plastic debris. This mix is quietly helping the dangerous bacteria grow stronger and harder to treat. Antibiotic resistance is usually discussed as a hospital issue. In reality, it is also an environmental issue. In Pakistan, polluted […]
Fatal Open Manholes In Karachi – Environmental & Human Toll
The Silent Predators: How Open Manholes are Claiming Lives and Eroding Pakistan’s Urban Future In the bustling streets of Pakistan’s major metropolises, a silent and deadly predator lurks in plain sight. From the narrow alleyways of Karachi’s Lyari to the busy intersections of Lahore’s Ferozepur Road, open manholes and uncovered drainage pits have become a […]
Multipurpose Dam Projects – Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction: In a single hydro infrastructure project, multipurpose dams integrate two or more usual one-use dams’ activities. A multipurpose dam project can serve multiple purposes, including flood control, power production, navigation, run-off storage, and water discharge regulation, in addition to storing and delivering water for irrigation, industry, and human use. Multipurpose dams are built using […]
Environment Smart Cities: Building the Future Sustainably
What are Environment Smart Cities, Green Structures and Sustainable Materials? The rapid and relentless pace of urbanization poses one of the 21st century’s most profound challenges. As more people gravitate toward city living, the strain on resources, infrastructure, and the environment intensifies. This is where the concept of the Environment Smart City emerges, representing a […]
What Is Biochar And Its Types? – Applications and benefits
What is meant by Biochar? Biochar is basically comprised of 2 words Bio which means ‘living’ and -Char which implies the formation of charcoal in anaerobic conditions. Thus implying that biochar is formed from living or biological material. It is a carbon-rich material. To put it in a straightforward manner; Biochar means- “Charcoal that is […]
The Invisible Chemicals Polluting Pakistan’s Drinking Water
Introduction: While we debate over water shortages and argue about dirty pipelines, a different crisis is unfolding beneath the surface. Chemicals that quietly disrupt our hormones and health. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors, whichare found in everyday items around us. Plastics in food containers, pesticides, untreated industrial waste, medicines, and even personal-care products […]
Misuse Of Shared Environmental Resources By Corporations
Shared Environmental Resources: What Does It Mean? It refers to the environmental resources that do not belong to, or are owned by one specific individual, corporation or country. These are international shared natural resources present in the environment.Shared environmental resources at a national level however, may include the resources present in a specific country that […]