The Problems and Effects of Plastic Debris in Rivers and Seas of South Asia

plastic pollution is affecting 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 […]

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PTI Government’s Environmental Achievements So Far

10 billion tree tsunami project, protected areas initiatives

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 […]

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Improper Management of Solid Waste in Pakistan and Its Effects

poor management of solid waste is causing environmental and social 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 […]

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10 Reason of Why Butterflies are Dying and How We Can Save Them

butterflies are declining in number due ti climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, etc.

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 […]

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Increasing Natural Disasters due to Climate Change

climate change is causing increased natural disasters

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, […]

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Eco-friendly Aircraft Engine Invented by a Young Pakistani Scientist Sarah Quraishi

eco-friendly aircraft engine by 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 […]

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The Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment

microplastic endangering marine life

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 […]

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Bushfires and Their Dangerous Impacts on the Environment

bushfires, wildfires forest fires

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 […]

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