Introduction 22nd April Earth Day 2021 Theme: “Restore Our Earth” is Earth Day 2021’s Theme Read further details at What is Earth Day and why we celebrate it? and All you need to know about Earth Day 2021. The Earth Day theme “Restore Our Earth” is directed towards developing clean green energies that can be […]
All You Need to Know About Earth Day 2021 and Its Theme
Introduction Earth Day Network organizes Earth day internationally. Last year in 2020, it was decided that in the next year 2021, the theme of Earth Day would be “Restore Our Earth”. So, the 22nd of April 2021 is fast approaching and we all are aiming to celebrate this day with this pledge that we will […]
What is Earth Day And Why We Celebrate It?
Introduction Earth Day: Earth Day is a day observed as an annual event on 22nd April every year since 1970. It is celebrated to exhibit support towards environmental protection. Earth Day Network: More than 1 billion people from all over the world including 193 nations participate in this event. On a global level, Earth Day […]
The Disastrous Link between Poverty and the Environment
Introduction Let’s start by getting to know some basic terms in this regard: Standard of Living: This term includes the availability of necessities, material goods, comfort, and state of wealth to a particular geographic area or socioeconomic class. Poverty: It is defined as a state of a person who lacks enough financial resources to meet […]
Dire Need of Sea Water Desalination Plants in Baluchistan Pakistan
Introduction The whole world is going to face water scarcity issues in near future due to continuous depleting water reserves. The seawater is been looking like a solution to the problem. Many countries around the world don’t have sufficient resources for freshwater so they rely on desalination plants. For more information on Pakistan’s current and […]
The Problems and Effects of Plastic Debris in Rivers and Seas of South Asia
World Bank is financing a regional project named Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia. The regional project initiative aims to promote the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme. Plastic pollution is causing the degradation of marine ecological systems as well as rivers. Lack of strategies regarding plastic waste management is a huge gap in dealing […]
Is Climate Change the Reason Behind Worsening Allergy Season?
The latest research has suggested that climate change has made pollen seasons worse than before. The study pointed out a link between pollen concentration and temperature due to which human health is being deteriorated. Plants have started making pollen earlier due to climate change. Climate change resulted in extended pollen season and 8% pollen concentration […]
Fossil Fuels are Killing Us – According to Latest Harvard Study
The latest research found that pollution from fossil fuel combustion could be responsible for one-fifth of all deaths during 2018. Asthma, cardiac and pulmonary diseases are caused by long-term exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5. The dangerous level of air pollution due to fossil fuel combustion clearly shows the importance and need for clean renewable […]
PTI Government’s Environmental Achievements So Far
Introduction The literal translation of the name “Pakistan” is a land in which the pure abound. Pakistan is officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is a country located in South Asia. The country has secured 5th rank in the list of most populous countries in the world. Pakistan has a population of […]
Improper Management of Solid Waste in Pakistan and Its Effects
Introduction Solid Waste: Solid waste consists of non-soluble materials, semisolids, or solids. Non-soluble materials are sewage sludge, municipal garbage, mining residues, industrial waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, gases and liquids in containers, etc. Solid waste being generated in Pakistan ranges from 0.283 to 0.612 kilogram per capita per day. The growing rate of waste production […]