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 […]
Improper Management of Solid Waste in Pakistan and Its Effects
Introduction Solid Waste: Solid waste consists of non-soluble materials, semisolids, or solids. Non-soluble materials are sewage sludge, municipal garbage, mining residues, industrial waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, gases and liquids in containers, etc. Solid waste being generated in Pakistan ranges from 0.283 to 0.612 kilogram per capita per day. The growing rate of waste production […]
Increasing Natural Disasters due to Climate Change
Introduction Natural Disaster: It is defined as naturally extreme events with adverse impacts occurring due to the natural processes of the Earth. Examples of natural disasters are hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami floods, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, etc. Other than natural processes of the Earth, human activities are also responsible for triggering natural disasters such as storms, wildfires, […]
Climate Change and Pakistan Arising as A Global Leader
Introduction Pakistan is at 5th rank in most populated countries in the World. According to land area, it is at 33rd number covering 881,913 square kilometers. The climate of Pakistan is not the same throughout the country. It has four seasons and located in a temperate zone. The climatic conditions in Pakistan vary depending on […]
Coast of Pakistan and its Environmental Issues
Introduction Coast: This term is also famous as seashore or coastline. The coast is the borderline between dry land area and water bodies. More specifically where the land area joins sea, ocean, Lake, etc is the coastline. The coastlines are covering an area of 620,000 kilometers on Earth. Coastal Ecosystem: Coastal ecosystem encompasses coral reefs, […]
West Asian Countries Set Four-Year Environment Action Plan
The forthcoming fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly will likely be held on 22 and 23rd of February, 2021. Representatives of West Asia are joining hands to tackle upcoming regional environmental challenges from 2020 to 2025. The newly introduced midterm strategy focuses on respective possible actions for environmental issues such as climate change, […]