Pakistan has been selected by the UNEP as a global host of World Environment Day 2021, it was announced earlier today by the UNEP and the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan. But did this happen without a reasons and out of the blue? Of course not! Pakistan gave a reason to UNEP to […]
Climate Change and Its Impact on Pakistan
Geography of Pakistan Pakistan is located in South East Asia that covers 880,000 square kilometers of land area. The neighboring countries include China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan. The coastal areas of Pakistan are linked with the Arabian Sea. According to topography, the country has alpine regions, permafrost, temperate, tropical, and subtropical ecosystems. Climate of Pakistan […]
E-Waste and Its Impact on the Environment
Introduction E-waste is the term given to waste that is generated from electronics. It is the discarded waste of used digital devices or electrical items that can no longer serve technical functions. The current era is revolving around information technology-based systems and items. It’s almost impossible to go out anywhere without a cell phone. Currently, […]
Pollinator Decline of Bees – Causes, Effects and Solutions
INTRODUCTION: Pollination: To transfer pollen from an anther of an angiosperm (flowering plants) to a stigma of a flower for reproduction. Pollinator: An insect or animal that carries pollen from one flower to another. Pollinator Decline: The term pollinator decline refers to the reduction in amount of insect or animal pollinators in the ecosystem. This […]
12 Indigenous Plant Species of Pakistan
Indigenous plants include those plant species that are originally present in areas. Basically, native plants are indigenous plants that grow in the natural environment. There is a wide range of plant species that are indigenous to various parts of the world. Pakistan has also vast diversity of indigenous plant species. The flora of Pakistan includes […]
12 Indigenous Animal Species of Pakistan
The indigenous animal species of Pakistan include a diverse variety of animals. Some animals are endemic to Pakistan only. Baluchistan, one of the provinces of Pakistan holds a wide range of animals that are only found in that area. The indigenous animal species include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, flying and crawling insects, and fishes. Also […]
Top Companies Contributing to World’s Third Carbon Emission
A famous news source disclosed the top companies contributing to almost one-third of emitting greenhouse gases in the air. The researcher mentioned the heavy consumption of fossil fuels increasing the emission of greenhouse gases. The companies responsible for emissions are owned by national as well as private shareholders. The consequences of climate change are severe […]
Water Crisis in Pakistan- Current and Future
Introduction Currently, Pakistan is known as the water-stressed country that would soon take the title of the water-scarce country in the near future unless strong water conservation strategies and management plans are implemented. In 2018, it was stated in an international report that, by 2025 Pakistan would become a water-scarce country due to depleted water […]
Miyawaki Urban Forests In Pakistan And Its Benefits
Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been tweeting about (tweet below) and inaugurating Miyawaki Urban Forests in major cities of Pakistan and everyone has been lauding this great initiative as everyone knows anything “forest” refers to trees and trees are great for us and for the environment as a whole, but what exactly are […]
Nuclear Waste Production and Management in Pakistan
Introduction Pakistan joined the list of nuclear power countries in May 1998 after testing an atomic bomb and became the first Muslim country with nuclear power. Pakistan has five operating nuclear power plants that are supervised under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, the nuclear agency of the Government, and the scientists. Currently, Pakistan owns a […]