World Environment Day, also known as Environment Day or Eco Day is celebrated every year on 5th of June to impart environmental awareness to the masses. First World Environment Day was held in 1974, as an initiative by the United Nations to spread awareness about the environmental issues faced by the world. It has now […]
Climate Change and Its Impact on Pakistan
Geography of Pakistan Pakistan is located in South East Asia that covers 880,000 square kilometers of land area. The neighboring countries include China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan. The coastal areas of Pakistan are linked with the Arabian Sea. According to topography, the country has alpine regions, permafrost, temperate, tropical, and subtropical ecosystems. Climate of Pakistan […]
12 Indigenous Animal Species of Pakistan
The indigenous animal species of Pakistan include a diverse variety of animals. Some animals are endemic to Pakistan only. Baluchistan, one of the provinces of Pakistan holds a wide range of animals that are only found in that area. The indigenous animal species include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, flying and crawling insects, and fishes. Also […]
Ghazi Barotha 1 Million Tree Plantation Campaign Begins
February 19th, 2021: Ministry of Climate Change Pakistan announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan has kicked off an afforestation campaign in Ghazi Barotha, under his government’s flagship tree plantation project of 10 Billion Tree Tsunami. The 1 Billion tree tsunami initiative of his government had proven to be so successful that Pakistan became the first […]
Miyawaki Urban Forests In Pakistan And Its Benefits
Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been tweeting about (tweet below) and inaugurating Miyawaki Urban Forests in major cities of Pakistan and everyone has been lauding this great initiative as everyone knows anything “forest” refers to trees and trees are great for us and for the environment as a whole, but what exactly are […]
Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 begins in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Pakistan Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 on February, 17th 2021 in Islamabad where the creation of Islamabad’s first forest using the Miyawaki Urban Forestry Technique was initiated in Lotus Park, Shakarparian. It was announced that 20 more sites in Islamabad have been selected for plantation using the same […]
12 Vulnerable and Endangered Animal Species of Pakistan
An endangered animal is a term used for species of animals that are going to extinct in the future, while a vulnerable animal is the one which is in danger of being endangered. These animals are present in very limited numbers now. The reasons for extinction are anthropogenic activities and climate changes. Climate change is […]
Waste to Energy Plants Can Curb Pakistan’s Electricity Crisis
Introduction Due to urban sprawl and increasing population, municipal solid waste is being produced in high quantity each day. This issue of waste requires proper handling and supervision. The accumulated waste often results in the outbreak of diseases. There are various municipal solid waste-related treatment methods; however, the specific ways that do not cause threats […]
February 2021 Brings Hazardous Levels of Smog in Lahore
The city of Lahore, Pakistan which was once known for its sweet smelling fresh air and gardens has now turned into a hub problems related to air pollution. The city is not only the worst air quality wise in the country, but has been listed among the worst cities air quality wise in the whole […]
10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Smog
Every Pakistani is well aware of the phenomenon of smog by now, especially the residents of the city of Lahore. India, China, Pakistan Top World’s Worst Air Quality Charts. Smog has become a regular annual episode now, but majority of the people still have no idea how to protect themselves against smog. With the levels […]