INTRODUCTION Green Gentrification: It is also known as Environmental Gentrification or Ecological Gentrification. It is defined as a greening process by which the financial values of properties increase that brings attention of the rich communities to that area. While the disenfranchised and polluted properties are particularly inhabited by lower-income residents. In green gentrification, the pollution […]
Urban Heat Islands – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Urban Heat Island: It is defined as the hotter or warmer cities/urban areas as compared to nearby rural areas. Anthropogenic activities are the reason for the urban heat island effect. Industrialization, urbanization, deforestation, and land-use changes are few examples. Urban Heat Island Effect: Urban Heat Island effect is more apparent during the winter and […]
What is Agroecology? Importance and Impact on Environment
INTRODUCTION Agroecology is a term that can be evaluated in three different ways. It could be a scientific discipline, an agricultural practice, or a movement. Also check out: Hydroponics – The Future of Agriculture? AGROECOLOGY This term is defined as an applied science that focuses on ecological procedures related to methods of agriculture production. It […]
Overfishing and Fish Stock Depletion – Causes, Effects, Solutions
INTRODUCTION Overfishing: This term is defined as catching or removing fish species from oceans, lakes, rivers, or any marine ecosystem at a rate that threatens the diversity of fishes. The fish species cannot replenish over a specified time span due to overfishing and the fish population ultimately decreases. Fish Stock Depletion: This is defined as […]
Negative Impacts of Space Exploration on the Environment
INTRODUCTION Space Exploration: This term is defined as the exploration of outer space by utilizing modern space technology and the science of astronomy. Astronomers used to explore space with telescopes – a key point for modern scientists to discover more about outer space. Today, outer space is being explored physically by human spaceflights, robot machines, […]
The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan
INTRODUCTION The water resources in Pakistan are getting depleted due to the overuse of groundwater. A research paper reported that 73% of groundwater is used for irrigation while 27% is used from other freshwater resources. Pakistan is suffering from water crisis and we all know that. For more information read: Water Crisis in Pakistan- Current […]
Water Scarcity Crisis in Pakistan: Causes, Effects, Solutions
INTRODUCTION Water Scarcity: Water scarcity in simple terms is defined as insufficient or depleted freshwater resources that can no longer serve the standard water demand of a particular area. Water Scarcity Crisis: Humans on Earth are experiencing water scarcity crisis. How this crisis emerged is solely related to human activities. Naturally, some areas are water […]
Vulnerable, Endangered, Extinct Species-Short Easy Kids Info
You hear the world vulnerable, endangered and extinct animals and plants all the time, but what does each term means? Pollution And Its Types – Short And Easy Info For Kids WHAT IS MEANT BY VULNERABLE SPECIES? Vulnerable species are those species which are at a risk of becoming endangered species if they are not […]
Causes and Effects of Deforestation – Short Easy Kids Info
Deforestation is cutting down of forests. There are many reasons why forests are cut down. It has many negative impacts on the environment and is destroying out earth. Forests are the lungs of earth. We should do all we can to save our forests. If you wish to learn more about Deforestation, then keep reading.. […]
Pollution And Its Types – Short And Easy Info For Kids
Do you wish to learn more about pollution and its types? Do you want easy and brief information on air pollution, water pollution, land pollution and noise pollution as well as their common pollutants, sources, effects and control or prevention measures? If yes, then you are at the right place as today we will be […]