Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
What is Watershed Management? Before we get to what exactly is meant by watershed management, we need to understand what is meant by a watershed. A watershed refers to an area of land where a lot of rainfall occurs, snow melt and other surface water runoff into a river body or stream bordering or surrounding […]
Karachi, the city notorious for its nightlife and entertainment, is equally known for its pollution. Wherever you go- be it the busy Saddar streets or the more refined DHA roads – the overflowing garbage on sidewalks and the bad smell of decaying filth is inescapable. Sadly, Karachi’s waste is a persistent scourge. The problem is […]
Introduction: Single use plastics have become a menace to our oceans, aquatic life as well as out land and cityscapes. However, it is not the fault of plastic rather the irresponsible use of it by humans followed by us dumping it anywhere and everywhere. It is astounding that regardless of being aware or unaware, many […]
Gilgit-Baltistan, a mountainous region in northern Pakistan, is famous for its beautiful landscapes with many of the highest mountains in the world such as K2, Nanga Parbat, Rakaposhi, and Gasherbrum etc. It also has unique cultural heritage. However, in recent years, this region has been facing a growing health crisis: an alarming increase in cancer […]
Pollution! It’s a word we hear constantly, but do we truly understand its multifaceted nature? From the air we breathe to the water we drink, pollution takes many forms, each with its own unique sources, impacts, and potential solutions. Our planet is facing a growing crisis, It’s not just a distant threat; it’s a reality […]
Pakistan is facing a drought-like situation in 2025 due to scarce rainfall and snowfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of significantly lower than normal precipitation across the country. This has raised concerns about water availability for agriculture, drinking, and other uses. The lack of snowfall in mountainous regions could also impact river flows […]
Every morning, I travel from Malir to Korangi, witnessing a recurring scene that reflects a deeper issue within our city. No matter which routes my journey takes, I find myself greeted by the same unwelcome sight: heaps of garbage lining the streets. Karachi, once fondly known as the “City of Lights,” now battles to clean […]
Dead Zones: In the world’s oceans, there are regions or areas of water which have extremely low concentrations of oxygen- Hypoxia. These are called Dead zones.In these dead zones the oxygen level falls as low as 2mg per liter of water which makes it extremely difficult for any flora or fauna to thrive or grow. […]
Why Should We Create a Healthy Environment? A healthy environment means clean air, water, soil and that ultimately means clean and healthy lifestyles for humans and all other creatures dependent on it. Creating a healthy environment is essential to the health of the public and general ecosystems. Because each and everything can impact from the […]
Agricultural Export and its Importance: Agriculture development was what allowed early humans to shift from a hunter gatherer, nomadic lifestyle to actually settle and cultivate soil to grow food in a place. This eventually lead to further advancements in science, provided templates for modern inventions and eventually lead to the foundations of urban cities. Thus, […]