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 […]
10 Reason of Why Butterflies are Dying and How We Can Save Them
Introduction Butterflies including moths are a group of insects from the order Lepidoptera. The adult butterflies are characterized by bright colorful large wings. Moths hide during the day and fly during the night. Butterflies use chemical defense, camouflage, and other defensive adaptations in order to protect themselves from predators. Habitat of Butterflies The diverse variety […]
Australia and Its Environmental and Climate Crisis
Ten years ago, the Australian report highlighted the actions the Government must take to prevent biodiversity loss. The imperiled species in Australia indicated that nearly 1807 species have been listed as threatened with extinction. Experts have recommended the rigorous implementation of National Environmental Standards. The Government of Australia must act now to protect species from […]
Increasing Natural Disasters due to Climate Change
Introduction Natural Disaster: It is defined as naturally extreme events with adverse impacts occurring due to the natural processes of the Earth. Examples of natural disasters are hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami floods, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, etc. Other than natural processes of the Earth, human activities are also responsible for triggering natural disasters such as storms, wildfires, […]
China and Its New 5-Year Plan to Save Environment and Fight Climate Change
China is setting up its goal to appear as a global leader by following low carbon technology for a carbon-constrained world. China is worldwide known as a major investor in running coal-based power plants and now the country wants to cut off its dependency on coal fires power plants. Currently, the largest contributor to global […]
PSO Opt for Solar Power around the Country
The solar power energy source has gained the attention of Pakistan State Oil. The company PSO will shift its dependency on solar power due to loss in revenue and electricity crisis. The installation of an electric vehicle charging station has been carried out under the supervision of PSO. PSO has also shown concerns over global […]
PTI’s Olive Plantation Drive will Increase Exports of Pakistan
Olive plantation drive by the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will increase the export of olives. Olive production in Pakistan will help in tackling food security issues in the country. Water scare regions of Baluchistan are preferable environments for the cultivation of olives. Experts have indicated that the new Chinese technology could help increase the production […]
Eco-friendly Aircraft Engine Invented by a Young Pakistani Scientist Sarah Quraishi
A young Pakistani Scientist Sarah Quraishi has done amazing work by inventing an eco-friendly aircraft engine. Sarah Quraishi worked on this project during her research at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. The aim of this invention is to decrease negative environmental impacts caused by greenhouse gases emission. The smoke released from fuel-efficient engines adversely affects Earth’s […]
The Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment
Introduction Microplastic: Microplastics are smaller particles of any kind of plastic. The European Chemicals Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have defined microplastic as smaller plastic particles ranging in size up to 5mm. These smaller particles make their way into the natural ecosystem through various sources. For detailed information about plastic pollution, read: What […]
Bushfires and Their Dangerous Impacts on the Environment
Introduction Bushfire: It is defined as the fire that spreads quickly in a forest or scrub. It is a type of wildfire. Bushfire is the fire that ignites the areas of savannahs, grassland, scrublands, woodland, and bushland. Bushfires are characterized as uncontrollable and unpredictable fires. Causes of Bushfire Bushfire needs an ignition source, oxygen, and […]