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Introduction: Rise of Domestic Tourism in Pakistan In recent years, many parts of Pakistan has see rise in domestic tourism especially to the Northern Areas and Gwadar. It has been both a boon and a bane. On one hand, locals will benefit as their local economy improves and s does their means of earning livelihood […]
What is the Ozone Layer? Ozone is a component present in our stratosphere that acts as a shield to protect humans and life on earth from harmful ultraviolet light coming from the sun. This ozone is spread over the earth in the form of a thin layer absorbing all UV rays. However, ozone is also […]
Environmental Disasters – What is meant by it? Environmental Disaster classifies anything that is due to the human activity that results in a great harm to the environment whose effects can be felt long after it has happened. These environmental disasters are usually accidental and are generally of the catastrophic scale. They differ from natural […]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT EARTH’S GLACIERS ARE TURNING BLACK? The glaciers of the world are one of the largest sources of water locked in ice second only to the vast oceans. It is still, in fact the biggest freshwater reserve present naturally on earth. A large number of mountain side communities and settlements in […]
What is meant by Black soot and Ash? Black soot is the fine particles that are produced as a result of incomplete combustion particularly by burning wood for fire or as fuels in engines. Since black soot is composed mainly of carbon, it is also known as Black carbon. The fine particles of soot can […]
What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones are known by many different names around the world. They are also called Hurricanes or Typhoons. Tropical cyclones are one of the most severe and dangerous type of natural disaster. They are formed over warm ocean waters in tropical regions where the weather is warmer about 26.5 degree Celsius […]
What Are The Ways To Measure Indoor Air Quality? Some ways to measure air quality are: VOC Sensors: VOC sensors are used to measure the levels of volatile organic compounds in the indoor air. the sensors used for this purpose can detect formaldehyde which is a carcinogenic chemical commonly released from carpets, products used for […]
What is meant by ‘Indoor Air Pollutants”? Air pollutants are basically those substances that can affect the quality of the indoor air in a negative manner. This includes the air inside houses, closed spaces like residential apartments, commercial and administrative buildings, offices etc. Indoor air pollutants are harmful for the human health. For more information, […]
What is Indoor Air Pollution? What are the various Indoor Air Pollutants? Indoor air pollution refers to any degradation or deterioration in the quality of air inside houses, buildings, residential or commercial settings such as warehouses, offices etc. Indoor air pollutants refer to those substances that are responsible for the deterioration in the air quality […]
What is meant by a fishery? Fishery refers to the industry of catching or harvesting fish and other animals living in the sea or oceans such as crabs, lobsters, shellfish, shrimps, prawns etc. The fishery industry is one of the largest industries in the world and also one of the most harmful. What is the […]