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INTRODUCTION Waterlogging and salinity are among the major issues Pakistan is facing since irrigation development in Indus River Basin. There are various methods being adopted in Sindh and Punjab to deal with these issues including excess irrigation that leads to leaching of salts, utilizing physical and biological methods including chemical amendments, and establishing tube wells […]
INTRODUCTION Waterlogging: It is defined as water-saturated soil commonly known as waterlogged. The waterlogging conditions are further described as an excessive amount of water present in the soil that restricts airflow/gaseous exchange into it and results in an anaerobic situation. Also check out another related topic: Salinity – Types, Causes, Effects, and Solutions CAUSES OF […]
INTRODUCTION Salinity: It is defined as the quantity of soluble salt in a water body or saltiness of a water body. Soil Salinity: It is defined as the concentration of salt in the soil. Salinization: The rising concentration of salt in the soil is called salinization. Common Salts: The common salts that trigger the process […]
INTRODUCTION Solid Waste Management: Solid waste management is a process of actions and activities that are employed to manage waste that is being produced from various sources. It includes all actions from the collection, transportation, to the final disposal of waste. For more info about solid waste, check out: Solid waste – types, sources, and […]
INTRODUCTION Solid Waste: Solid waste is often named garbage or trash. It is described as discarded material or garbage that is produced as a result of human or animal activities. TYPES OF SOLID WASTE There are two main categories of waste that are biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste. a) Biodegradable: Biodegradable waste is a type […]
INTRODUCTION Land/ Soil Pollution: Land pollution is also known as soil contamination or soil pollution. It is defined as the degradation of land/soil due to the presence of chemicals, liquid materials, waste, or xenobiotics. Land pollution is often responsible for groundwater pollution. If soil is highly permeable, it will be more susceptible to land contamination. […]
INTRODUCTION Noise Pollution: It is also known as sound pollution or environmental noise. It is often described as unpleasant, unwanted or irritating, or loud sound. It is defined as daily exposure to loud sound that influences or negatively impacts the behavior of humans and wildlife The World Health Organization has set the 70 dB as […]
People across Pakistan have noticed a unique dry and windy weather in the past two weeks which has never been experienced in Pakistan before. People are complaining about extremely dry weather, fast gusty winds, dry itchy skin, nose bleeds, high static electricity and increased in issues related to seasonal allergies, and this is an ongoing […]
INTRODUCTION Wastewater: This term is defined as contaminated water caused by human activities. The wastewater is contaminated with water pollutants. Wastewater results from industrial, domestic, agricultural, or commercial activities, runoff, sewer inflow, etc. To know more about water pollution, read the following article: Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control and Sources and Effects of Common Water […]
INTRODUCTION Water Pollutant: Any contaminant that degrades the quality of drinking water is a water pollutant. To know more about water pollution, read the following article: Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control TYPES OF WATER POLLUTANTS: There are different types of water pollution depending upon the particular source. There are various categories of water pollutants […]