INTRODUCTION People that live nearby the water body usually depend on fish species for livelihood and food sources. But nowadays, urban and fertilizers runoff, industrial effluents, etc are being discharged into water bodies. These activities are polluting the water, degrading drinking water quality as well as causing problems for species inhabiting the freshwater body. WHAT […]
Pakistan Govt. Launches 6 Initiatives To Control Environmental Degradation
INTRODUCTION The Government of Pakistan is putting efforts to act as an environmentally conscious state. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has presented a Clean Green Pakistan Vision. Under this vision there are six initiatives that have been launched around the country in order to prevent environmental degradation. You may like to read: PTI […]
Environmental Impacts Of Disposable Covid-19 Face Masks
INTRODUCTION At the end of 2019, the time of the Earth just got into the swirl and it seems like it is not getting out of the strong rotating force. The time swirl has taken many lives on the Earth and more severe waves are coming and engulfing humans in strange manners. You cannot say […]
10 Initiatives Governments Need To Take To Control Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
INTRODUCTION Recently climate change is in action and it is showing its worst side in different forms across the countries. There are a number of solutions being presented everywhere around the globe but fewer actions have been actually taken to implement such strategies. The initiatives described below should be taken in no time because we […]
We Are Witnessing Climate Change Kill Our World
INTRODUCTION Climate change is a long-term and persistent change in weather patterns. How is responsible for climate change? Well, the answer is the corporate world that runs the business on the Earth, earns huge profits by causing extreme damage to the environment, and nowadays trying to reach other planets right after the Earth is surrounded […]
Tar Sands Extraction Destroying Environment – Causes, Effects, Solutions
INTRODUCTION Tar sands extraction is destroying the environment by causing ecological problems for the living ecosystem. WHAT ARE TAR SANDS? It is known as oil sands, bituminous sand, or crude bitumen Tar Sands is defined as unconventional petroleum sediment. It is a mixture of naturally occurring water, clay, sand, and a thick substance named bitumen. […]
Environmental Impact of Heavy Metal Pollution in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Heavy metals are trace elements that are naturally present in the Earth’s crust. Exposure to heavy metals is lethal depends on the concentration level of these pollutants. These high-density elements are toxic in nature and can lead to cancer in humans. They are persistent and are not degraded or decayed in the environment that […]
Environmental Impact of Extraction of Pearls (Pearl farming)
INTRODUCTION Pearl farming is gaining importance around the world due to the high demands for gems. It has great significance for economic development and coastal areas. WHAT ARE PEARLS? A pear is defined as a hard spherical gem that is bluish-grey in color or plain white. It is formed inside a bivalve mollusk or a […]
Exotic Pets And Their Impact On The Environment Of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Exotic species are generally described as foreign or non-native species. The introduction of an exotic species in an area is often regarded as alien species. Check out: Animal Abuse In Pakistan And What Can Be Done About It? EXOTIC PETS Exotic pets are exotic species that have been brought from their native location to […]
What Are Alternative Fuels? Types, Benefits, and Importance
INTRODUCTION Conventional fuels are fossil fuels that are not eco-friendly. We must shift to alternative fuels to save the environment. Advanced and non-conventional fuels are regarded as alternative fuels. ALTERNATIVE FUELS This term is defined as the use of substances or materials as fuels for powering vehicles. These alternative fuels are different from conventional fuels […]