Introduction: What are Pesticides? How many Types of Pesticides are there? Pesticides are the chemicals manufactured and used for the purpose of killing pests- any animal, plant or organism that harms the crops and human health and are unwanted. Pesticides are of 4 types: Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Rodenticides. There are some others as well […]
List of Environmental Hazards and Challenges In Pakistan
What Is Meant By Environmental Hazard? Environmental Hazards may be defined as all the various types of events or activities taking place that can potentially bring great harm to humans and the environment they are living in. This also includes the negative impacts on the many ecosystems, flora and fauna as well as other natural […]
Hazardous Air Quality of Lahore- Causes, Effects, Solutions
What is meant by Air Quality? What is Air Quality Index? Air Quality in short is the quality of air that is inhaled by the human population in a specific area. Good quality air means it is free of any toxic substances and harmful chemicals or gases in the air. AQI means the Air Quality […]
Black Soot and Ash Deposits on Glaciers – Causes and Impacts
What is meant by Black soot and Ash? Black soot is the fine particles that are produced as a result of incomplete combustion particularly by burning wood for fire or as fuels in engines. Since black soot is composed mainly of carbon, it is also known as Black carbon. The fine particles of soot can […]
From Winters to Summers: Investigating the Loss of Spring Season in Lahore
Pakistan is one of the countries that is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The country has already experienced changes in weather patterns, including hotter summers, longer heat waves, and shorter spring seasons. Lahore, the second-largest city in Pakistan, is a prime example of a city where the spring season has been lost […]
10 Indoor Plants For Improving Indoor Air Quality At Home
INTRODUCTION: The plants are important part of the environment as they are the producers that can make their food by their own. They are multicellular living organisms that contain chlorophyll that converts solar energy into food. The plants absorb carbon dioxide from the environment and release oxygen into the environment decreasing the concentration of carbon […]
Green Tech: Using CO2 From Air To Produce Useful Products
INTRODUCTION The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere keeps on increasing because of nonstop anthropogenic activities including fossil fuel combustion, mining, agricultural activities, etc. The corporate body is not likely to be held responsible for its greed and environmental degradation. This framework is clearly depicting that the developing and underdeveloped countries will continue bearing […]
India, China, Pakistan Top World’s Worst Air Quality Charts
INTRODUCTION South Asian region is trending in news due to the worst air quality that shows people are breathing toxic air. Out of the three countries that are suffering bad air quality, Pakistan is not enlisted as a major polluter but rather India and China are at top of the list of countries that contribute […]
Punjab Government and Its Role in Lahore Smog Crisis
INTRODUCTION As winters have finally appeared in Pakistan with a glimpse of the Autumn season, heavy smog again has spread over multiple cities of Pakistan. Check out February 2021 Brings Hazardous Levels of Smog in Lahore CURRENT SITUATION OF PAKISTANI CITIES DUE TO HEAVY SMOG Major cities of Pakistan are breathing in and out the […]
Controlling Air Pollution Crucial for Mitigating World’s Environmental Crises
UNEP has reported that the climate crisis could only be tackled through prioritizing air pollution control. Nearly 194 countries are having implemented air pollution control laws and regulations. Despite the presence of policies only one-third of countries are abiding by rules regarding air pollutant emissions. Periodic assessment of air quality with good governess could be […]