INTRODUCTION The ozone layer is protecting layer around the Earth that restricts harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from the sun. The increasing industrial activities on the Earth have caused extreme damage to this protecting layer that is present in the stratosphere. Check out: Ozone Depletion – Causes, Effects, and Solutions. OZONE DEPLETION Ozone depletion is defined […]
Aquifer Vulnerability And Groundwater Quality In Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country where people in millions are dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihoods. It is imperative to mention that Pakistan is on the edge of becoming a water-scarce country. Check out The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan AQUIFER An aquifer is defined as an unconsolidated material […]
What Is Causing Sudden Increase In Sinkholes Around The World?
INTRODUCTION There is a sudden increase in sinkholes formation around the world. Check out What are sinkholes? Causes and Effects SINKHOLES Sinkholes are commonly known as a cenote, swallow hole, swallet, holes, doline, etc. This phenomenon is defined as depressions in the ground surface that are formed as a result of water erosion. RECENT SINKHOLES […]
What Are Alternative Fuels? Types, Benefits, and Importance
INTRODUCTION Conventional fuels are fossil fuels that are not eco-friendly. We must shift to alternative fuels to save the environment. Advanced and non-conventional fuels are regarded as alternative fuels. ALTERNATIVE FUELS This term is defined as the use of substances or materials as fuels for powering vehicles. These alternative fuels are different from conventional fuels […]
What are sinkholes? Causes and Effects
INTRODUCTION Sinkholes are alternatively known as sink-hole, cenote, doline, swallow hole, or swallet. SINKHOLES Sinkholes or sink-holes are often defined as ground holes or depressions. The surface layer gets collapsed and forms a ground depression/hole. The size of sinkholes varies depending upon the causes of sinkholes. Check out: Anthropogenic Factors That Cause Species Decline TYPES […]
Agroforestry – Importance and Application in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an agrarian country, where the demand for food is increasing because of the growing population. Agroforestry is an agriculture practice that has various ecological, social, and economical advantages. You may like to read Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages. AGROFORESTRY This term is defined as a unit of land use management systems […]
Biological Warfare and Its Catastrophic Effect on Environment
INTRODUCTION There would be no problem in describing Biological warfare as an atrocious act. BIOLOGICAL WARFARE The use of living microorganisms specifically pathogens to kill humans, plants, and animals is known as biological warfare. The harmful microorganisms are called biological agents. Some insects and plants are used to derive poison. The biological weapons are either […]
Biological Warfare – Agents and Its Types
INTRODUCTION Biological Warfare or biowarfare is commonly called germ warfare. The use of biological weapons during warfare dated back to WORLD WAR I. Check out Biological Warfare and Its Catastrophic Effect on Environment BIOLOGICAL WARFARE This term is defined as a tactic of war in which infectious agents or biotoxins are used to massacre humans […]
Anthropogenic Factors That Cause Species Decline
INTRODUCTION The planet Earth provides habitats for an enormous diversity of species. The species distribution system on the Earth can be explained in accordance with the ecozones. Each species inhabit a unique biogeographic realm of the Earth. Some species are categorized as terrestrial and some as aquatic. There are specific species that thrive in both […]
What Is Decarbonization And How To Do It Successfully?
In this day and age, the global world is still lacking a single platform to act firmly against the ravaging climate changes. The world leaders aim to gather representatives from different countries on one platform and many meetings and conferences are being held around the Globe. However, something profound is missing. The rich countries are […]