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 […]
Electric Cars- Eco Friendly or Not?
Introduction Electric Cars: These vehicles use rechargeable electric batteries charged by energy source. The energy sources are often based on fossil fuels. Fuel Cars: Fuel cars are conventional cars that use fossil fuel as an energy source and have internal combustion engines. Also check out: Blueprint of an Eco-city – How To Create Sustainable Cities? […]
E-Waste and Its Impact on the Environment
Introduction E-waste is the term given to waste that is generated from electronics. It is the discarded waste of used digital devices or electrical items that can no longer serve technical functions. The current era is revolving around information technology-based systems and items. It’s almost impossible to go out anywhere without a cell phone. Currently, […]
Pakistan Proceeds Towards Bamboo Production by Joining INBAR
Pakistan is going to become a full member of INBAR to increase bamboo production International Network on Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an international organization Almost every country of SAARC is a member of INBAR excluding Afghanistan and Pakistan Also read: Need for Trees in Karachi – Importance and Benefits Of Trees The government of […]