INTRODUCTION Renewable Sources: These are naturally occurring resources that get replenished over time. Examples are geothermal heat, tides, precipitation, wind, sunlight, waves, etc. The energy that is produced from renewable natural resources is called renewable energy. It also involves energy that is produced from a renewable resource such as biomass. Non-Renewable Sources: These are natural […]
Conservation of Biodiversity – Importance and Methods
INTRODUCTION Biodiversity Conservation: It is defined as a particular way of protecting and managing biodiversity so as to get resources as a means to sustainable development. Read: Biodiversity Loss – Causes, Effects, and Solutions Objectives of Biodiversity Conservation: Conservation of biodiversity has three key objectives that are listed below. Its first objective is to protect […]
Ozone Depletion – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Ozone Layer: The ozone layer is also known as the ozone shield. It is the layer that is present in the stratosphere of Earth. The stratosphere region is concentrated with ozone that absorbs harmful radiations coming from the sun. Check out: Environmental Impacts of Ozone Depletion due to CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) Ozone hole: The ozone […]
Acid Rain – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Acid Rain: It is defined as precipitation that has an acidic pH range. In simple terms, it can be described as a high level of hydrogen ions in the rain that makes it acidic. This type of rain is hazardous for aquatic life, plants, animals, infrastructure, etc. Check out: Air Pollution– Sources, Effects, and […]
15 Amazing Environment Quotes Wallpaper for Earth Day 2021
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 […]