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 […]
Biodiversity Loss – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Biodiversity Loss: It is defined as a significant reduction in biodiversity that is present all around the world. It also includes complete disappearance/loss of biodiversity leading to extinction. The biodiversity loss can be further elaborated as a reduction in the variety of living beings that colonize various ecosystems on the Earth, their genetic variations, […]
Global Warming – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Global Warming: It is defined as the abrupt rise in the overall temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere. This situation is generally characterized as greenhouse effects. Greenhouse Gases: The radiations are absorbed by greenhouse gases that in return emitted in the thermal infrared range. The greenhouse gases are methane, carbon dioxide, water vapors, nitrous oxide, […]
All You Need to Know About Earth Day 2021 and Its Theme
Introduction Earth Day Network organizes Earth day internationally. Last year in 2020, it was decided that in the next year 2021, the theme of Earth Day would be “Restore Our Earth”. So, the 22nd of April 2021 is fast approaching and we all are aiming to celebrate this day with this pledge that we will […]
What is Earth Day And Why We Celebrate It?
Introduction Earth Day: Earth Day is a day observed as an annual event on 22nd April every year since 1970. It is celebrated to exhibit support towards environmental protection. Earth Day Network: More than 1 billion people from all over the world including 193 nations participate in this event. On a global level, Earth Day […]
The Problems and Effects of Plastic Debris in Rivers and Seas of South Asia
World Bank is financing a regional project named Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia. The regional project initiative aims to promote the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme. Plastic pollution is causing the degradation of marine ecological systems as well as rivers. Lack of strategies regarding plastic waste management is a huge gap in dealing […]
10 Reason of Why Butterflies are Dying and How We Can Save Them
Introduction Butterflies including moths are a group of insects from the order Lepidoptera. The adult butterflies are characterized by bright colorful large wings. Moths hide during the day and fly during the night. Butterflies use chemical defense, camouflage, and other defensive adaptations in order to protect themselves from predators. Habitat of Butterflies The diverse variety […]
Can Rivers & Lakes be Saved from Environmental Degradation?
Environmental issues are degrading the freshwater ecosystem and fish species have become extinct Protected areas don’t protect rivers. Rivers should be protected first than land areas. The freshwater ecosystem provides habitat to 10% of all fish species including vertebrates. Millions of people have their livelihood associated with freshwater fish species that are vulnerable to extinction […]
Early Summer in Pakistan in 2021?
Introduction Climate: It is defined as weather conditions in a certain place over a long period of time. Weather: It is defined as atmospheric conditions at a certain time and place. The examples are cloudy, windy, sunny, etc. Climatology: It is a field of science that includes the study of climate. It is defined as […]
Kasur Tanneries and Their Impact on the Environment
Introduction Kasur is located in Punjab, Pakistan and it is considered a potential hub of the leather industry. The leather sector of Pakistan holds great economic importance. The tanning industry is a vital earning source for Pakistan through the foreign exchange of leather goods such as boots, jackets, sports material, handbags, and other products. These […]