Introduction Air Pollutants: Air pollutants are simply defined as airborne substances including particles, gases, liquids, or solids. High concentrations of airborne substances pose serious threats to living beings, vegetation, infrastructure, and the ecosystem of the Earth. [Also Read: Air Pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control] Indoor Air Pollution: It is defined as the physical, chemical, and […]
Mangroves of Pakistan – Types, Importance, and Environmental degradation
Introduction Mangroves: Mangroves are a type of forest that includes shrubs and trees. These types of forests grow along with coastal areas. There are approximately 80 species of mangroves found all around the world. The preferred environment for mangroves includes saline/ brackish water usually near the edge of the river, swamp water, and low oxygen […]
Estuaries of Pakistan – Location, Importance, and Environmental degradation
Introduction Estuary: In simple terms, it is a brackish water body between marine and river environments. The transition zone between the marine environment and the river environment is called an ecotone. The streams and rivers flow into the partially enclosed water body of the estuary which is connected to the sea from one side. The […]
How can we “Restore our Earth” – Earth Day 2021 Theme
Introduction 22nd April Earth Day 2021 Theme: “Restore Our Earth” is Earth Day 2021’s Theme Read further details at What is Earth Day and why we celebrate it? and All you need to know about Earth Day 2021. The Earth Day theme “Restore Our Earth” is directed towards developing clean green energies that can be […]
What is Earth Day And Why We Celebrate It?
Introduction Earth Day: Earth Day is a day observed as an annual event on 22nd April every year since 1970. It is celebrated to exhibit support towards environmental protection. Earth Day Network: More than 1 billion people from all over the world including 193 nations participate in this event. On a global level, Earth Day […]
The Disastrous Link between Poverty and the Environment
Introduction Let’s start by getting to know some basic terms in this regard: Standard of Living: This term includes the availability of necessities, material goods, comfort, and state of wealth to a particular geographic area or socioeconomic class. Poverty: It is defined as a state of a person who lacks enough financial resources to meet […]
Dire Need of Sea Water Desalination Plants in Baluchistan Pakistan
Introduction The whole world is going to face water scarcity issues in near future due to continuous depleting water reserves. The seawater is been looking like a solution to the problem. Many countries around the world don’t have sufficient resources for freshwater so they rely on desalination plants. For more information on Pakistan’s current and […]
Is Climate Change the Reason Behind Worsening Allergy Season?
The latest research has suggested that climate change has made pollen seasons worse than before. The study pointed out a link between pollen concentration and temperature due to which human health is being deteriorated. Plants have started making pollen earlier due to climate change. Climate change resulted in extended pollen season and 8% pollen concentration […]
Fossil Fuels are Killing Us – According to Latest Harvard Study
The latest research found that pollution from fossil fuel combustion could be responsible for one-fifth of all deaths during 2018. Asthma, cardiac and pulmonary diseases are caused by long-term exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5. The dangerous level of air pollution due to fossil fuel combustion clearly shows the importance and need for clean renewable […]
PTI Government’s Environmental Achievements So Far
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 […]