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Introduction Climate change and its effects can be seen around the world with its influence on water industry, our biodiversity and forests. It also has impacts on our health and socio-economic conditions. A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that the under developed and poorly developed nations are more on the […]
INTRODUCTION 2021 is ending and we will have a look back at all the disastrous climate crisis events of 2021. This year is trying to teach us a hard lesson yet responsible authorities have turned deaf and blind. Check out Top Polluters and Climate Change Deniers a Danger for Neighbouring Countries CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXTREME […]
INTRODUCTION Europe floods 2021 represent extreme weather events. What are the causes of these extreme weather events? The answer is CLIMATE CHANGE. The European floods of 2021 have left everyone staggering. The extent of damage is huge. There is a possibility of recurring heat waves that most probably bring more or less the same level […]
INTRODUCTION: Monsoon season is a major weather system that brings a huge amount of rain (and thus freshwater) with itself. Monsoon winds carrying rainclouds enter Pakistan from east/north-east side and cause massive amounts of rainfall in north and northeastern regions of Pakistan. In Pakistan Monsoon season starts in July and lasts till September. Monsoon wind […]
The word flash flood simply refers to the phenomenon of sudden flooding of an area which is usually dry, like cities etc. This type of flooding happens very quickly and without a warning. This can be due to both natural and anthropogenic causes and can prove to be disastrous in an urban or developed area. […]
INTRODUCTION Pakistan has a history of natural disasters. The country is prone to earthquakes and floods very often. Climate change is affecting the environment of Pakistan and bringing extreme weather events. NATURAL DISASTER IN PAKISTAN It is a natural but catastrophic event that results in human and livelihood losses. There is a number of natural […]
INTRODUCTION Soil Erosion: It is defined as the removal of topsoil cover that has organic matter or nutrients essential for plant growth. Soil erosion leads to soil degradation. Water and Wind are two key sources of soil erosion. Soil Degradation: It is defined as less fertile land that has been subjected to poor handling, or […]
Climate Change: It is defined as long-term changes in the average climatic/weather conditions of the Earth’s environment. Anthropogenic activities such as fossil fuel combustion release greenhouse gases leading to global warming-induced climate changes in the average weather patterns of the Earth. Check out this list of These 11 Countries Risk Instability Due To Climate Change. Global […]
Introduction Water Pollution: The contamination/ impurity of water sources is called water pollution. Water sources are aquifers, oceans, underground water reserves, rivers, lakes, streams, etc. The contamination or impurity includes toxins, heavy metals, synthetic chemicals and microplastics or plastic debris from plastic waste, solids, liquid discharge, etc. Water pollution is the result of contaminants that […]
In Himalayas glacial lakes are filling up all due to glaciers retreat and this issue has not received any attention yet. Himalayan glaciers retreat would cause severe damage in the area and human settlement will be more vulnerable to its threat. Himalayan mountains and glaciers retreat driven by Climate change are prone to Earthquakes. The […]