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 […]
Impact of Gemstone Mining and Illegal Trade from Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is naturally blessed with numerous natural resources in which precious minerals are also included. Check out: Impact of Human Activities on Margalla Hills National Park WHAT ARE GEMSTONES? A gemstone is also known as precious/semiprecious or rare stone, jewel, fine gem, or simply a gem. Gemstones are defined as rare minerals or precious […]
Monsoon Season of Pakistan – Importance and Problems
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 […]
Animal Abuse by Pakistani Social Media Celebrities
Wildlife is referred to/defined as “Undomesticated Animal Species”. Wild areas are referred to as inhabited regions of wildlife. So, wildlife and wild areas show a strong connection. We can say that wildlife inhabits wild areas where human intervention is harmful for the environment and should be prohibited. Also Check Out: Animal Abuse In Pakistan And […]
Twin Cities ISB-RWL Cloudburst Explained –Causes and Effects
In Pakistan, huge amounts of rainfall and thunderstorms usually occur during the Monsoon season, which are sometimes accompanied by Cloudbursts and this is exactly what happened on 28th July in the Twin Cities. It has been reported that the two cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been the recipients of the highest amount of rain […]
Animal Abuse In Pakistan And What Can Be Done About It?
Humans are wisest creatures on the Earth and the same human is spreading destruction on the Earth that includes habitat fragmentation, deforestation, environmental pollution, etc. The earth is home to a diverse variety of living species where nonliving things are present as well. Animals have their adaptive locations where they live in harmony with 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 […]
How is Pakistan benefiting from Carbon Credits?
INTRODUCTION Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is less than 1 percentage; however, Pakistan is among the top listed countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. The government of Pakistan is putting efforts to tackle climate change without any international assistance. The example includes billion tree tsunami projects. CARBON CREDIT A carbon credit is […]
Aquifer Vulnerability And Groundwater Quality In Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country where people in millions are dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihoods. It is imperative to mention that Pakistan is on the edge of becoming a water-scarce country. Check out The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan AQUIFER An aquifer is defined as an unconsolidated material […]
Agroforestry – Importance and Application in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an agrarian country, where the demand for food is increasing because of the growing population. Agroforestry is an agriculture practice that has various ecological, social, and economical advantages. You may like to read Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages. AGROFORESTRY This term is defined as a unit of land use management systems […]