Water Pollution in Pakistan: Water pollution in Pakistan is one of the most pressing concerns and issues the country has faced since the beginning. We have no laws regulating our waters and regarding water pollution. There is a Canal and Drainage Act 1873 and the fact that it dates back to the colonial period in […]
Top 10 Environmental Challenges Pakistan To Face in 5 Years
Introduction: On the list of most vulnerable countries due to climate change, the Global Climate Risk Index (2021) lists Pakistan as the 8th most vulnerable country for a long term risk due to climatic changes. As a result Pakistan is and will be suffering even more environmental challenges in the next 5 years. Top 10 […]
What Subjects Are In BS Environmental Science in Pakistan?
Introduction: The Undergraduate degree for Environmental Science is pretty diverse because of the vast ranges of topics and subjects it can potentially cover, however, this is also exactly why many subjects may be taught in conjunction with some other subject or maybe not at all depending on the need and application or relevancy to the […]
Possible Careers And Jobs After Environmental Science Degree
There are a lot of possible career paths students can take after obtaining a degree in Environmental Science and the job options and scope is only set to grow in the upcoming decades. Almost all sectors and industries are set to have a job position for environmental science major due to the increasing focus and […]
State of Lahore’s Drinking Water Supply
Introduction: Our planet has a lot of water but only around 2.5% of it is freshwater and even then, the majority of this freshwater is locked away in ice caps and glaciers leaving behind only around 0.3% of freshwater on the surface. With the sear level rise and glaciers melting, we are also losing our […]
Climate Change Pakistan: Unraveling the Sudden Weather Shift in Karachi
Pakistan, like many other nations around the globe, is grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change. The sudden and alarming shift in weather patterns, particularly witnessed in Karachi on March 1, 2024, has raised concerns about the future resilience of the country in the face of this global challenge. This article explores the impact […]
List of Environmental Internships in Pakistan For Students
Environmental Internships in Pakistan For Environmental Science Students there are quite a few opportunities to gain industry experience after they have finished the first two years of their Undergraduate degree at university. There are a lot of industries, consultancies or governmental agencies and institutions – offering Environmental Internships in Pakistan – that are willing to […]
How To Make Pakistani Educational Institutes Eco-Friendly?
Introduction: Pakistani Educational Institutes in particular are not very environmentally friendly. This includes higher education institutes like universities especially due to their ceaseless operation and large scale. To mitigate the impact of climate change and do their part as educators of the future generations; universities can adopt many practical ways and responsibilities to set an […]
Industrial and Sewage Disposal Impacts Marine Life Pakistan
Introduction: Marine Pollution needs no introduction in this day and age when almost all of us are aware with the knowledge that an island made entirely up of plastic and other debris is floating beneath the very surface of the pacific ocean. It is also known as the great pacific garbage patch. Yet, humans only […]
Transforming Gilgit: Sustainable Development and Conservation
As a student, researcher, and environmental activist residing in Gilgit-Baltistan, specifically in the environmentally impacted city of Gilgit, I have observed firsthand the dramatic degradation of my hometown. Once an idyllic green city adorned with a network of pristine water streams originating from glaciers, Gilgit has transformed into a bustling hub burdened by overpopulation and […]