Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
What Is Meant By Salt Water Intrusion? Salt water intrusion, as can be gleaned from its name; means the intrusion of Salt water into freshwater bodies.Meaning that the salt water moves into freshwater zones and compromises the quality of drinking water. It is most commonly observed when Wells are dug and used for a long […]
In the 21st century, environmental degradation and climate change have become severe hazards to human health and the ecosystem. Now environmental concerns are receiving a greater attention from global institutes, academics and researchers. The primary source of environmental degradation has been identified as greenhouse gases (GHGs) with a higher carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity. To address […]
Every morning, I travel from Malir to Korangi, witnessing a recurring scene that reflects a deeper issue within our city. No matter which routes my journey takes, I find myself greeted by the same unwelcome sight: heaps of garbage lining the streets. Karachi, once fondly known as the “City of Lights,” now battles to clean […]
Dead Zones: In the world’s oceans, there are regions or areas of water which have extremely low concentrations of oxygen- Hypoxia. These are called Dead zones.In these dead zones the oxygen level falls as low as 2mg per liter of water which makes it extremely difficult for any flora or fauna to thrive or grow. […]
Why Should We Create a Healthy Environment? A healthy environment means clean air, water, soil and that ultimately means clean and healthy lifestyles for humans and all other creatures dependent on it. Creating a healthy environment is essential to the health of the public and general ecosystems. Because each and everything can impact from the […]
What is Sand Mining? Sand mining is a process of extracting sand from shallow shores of beaches, seas or oceans. Sand is also removed from river and ocean beds, digging pits along with from sand dunes or dredges. Oftentimes it is also extracted from coastal shores of beaches and therefore, is also known as Beach […]
What is meant by Petrochemical Industry? The petrochemical industry refers to all activities since the dawn of the industrial revolution that include the extraction, refining and use of Petroleum, oil and natural gas. It also includes the reformulation and further refining and use of other Petroleum derived chemicals such as naphtha, benzene, acetylene etc. that […]
What is Biochar? Biochar is the word used to define the charcoal formed from the pyrolysis (thermal decomposition) of various types of organic matter but specifically biological constituents like plants or vegetation etc. The main purpose of this charcoal- biochar that is produced this way is to store it in the soil for carbon sequestration. […]
What is meant by “Environmental Sustainability”? Environmental Sustainability basically includes all of the aspects of human lifestyle and activities that have an impact on the environment. It can be both positive or negative however, as we have experienced, and are continuing to see the effects of anthropogenic activities- most of the activities have a negative […]
Current Environmental Issues In Pakistan: Aside from the more common environmental issues of air pollution, water pollution, smog, illegal and improper waste dumping in numerous landfill sites, along with increasing urbanization that is readily reducing cultivation space. This results in more deforestation. The consequences of that can be felt widely on ecosystems, wildlife, habitats, flora […]