Everything that is around us makes up our environment, but sadly, our environment has been degrading over the past few decades. This is not only depressing but also very harmful for our physical health. Environmental degradation leads to degradation of the quality of life of human beings. There are a lot of different environmental problems […]
Eutrophication – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Eutrophication: It is defined as a process that results in a dense growth of plants such as algae due to increasing concentration of nutrients in water bodies i.e. lakes, estuaries, etc. A low concentration of nutrients in a water body is classified as Oligotrophic. A high concentration of nutrients in a water body is […]
Waterlogging and Salinity in Pakistan
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 […]
Waterlogging – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
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 […]
Salinity – Types, Causes, Effects, and Solutions
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 […]
Solid waste – Types, Sources, and Effects
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 […]
March 2021 – An Unprecedented Dry Windy Month in Pakistan
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 […]
The Three Stages of Waste Water Treatment
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 […]
Sources and Effects of Common Water Pollutants
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 […]
Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control
Introduction Water Pollution: The contamination/ impurity of water sources is called water pollution. Water sources are aquifers, oceans, underground water reserves, rivers, lakes, streams, etc. The contamination or impurity includes toxins, heavy metals, synthetic chemicals and microplastics or plastic debris from plastic waste, solids, liquid discharge, etc. Water pollution is the result of contaminants that […]