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INTRODUCTION Sustainable Agriculture: It is defined as sustainable farming or agricultural practices in sustainable ways. It includes sustainable agriculture practices that meet the food and textile demands of the current society without compromising the capability of the upcoming generation to meet their demands in the future. Sustainable agriculture is based on the services of the […]
INTRODUCTION Population: It is defined as a number of the entire living beings of the same species and group who live in a certain location anywhere around the Earth and have the capability to interbreed. Population Growth: It is defined as the rise in the number of people/individuals in a population. Every year there is […]
INTRODUCTION Sustainability: In today’s era, it is defined as the capability of human civilization and Earth’s biosphere to occur together. It is also described as the capability of fulfilling the demands of the current time without constraining the capability of the upcoming generation to meet their demand in the future. Three Pillars of Sustainability: Sustainability […]
INTRODUCTION Renewable Sources: These are naturally occurring resources that get replenished over time. Examples are geothermal heat, tides, precipitation, wind, sunlight, waves, etc. The energy that is produced from renewable natural resources is called renewable energy. It also involves energy that is produced from a renewable resource such as biomass. Non-Renewable Sources: These are natural […]
INTRODUCTION Biodiversity Conservation: It is defined as a particular way of protecting and managing biodiversity so as to get resources as a means to sustainable development. Read: Biodiversity Loss – Causes, Effects, and Solutions Objectives of Biodiversity Conservation: Conservation of biodiversity has three key objectives that are listed below. Its first objective is to protect […]
INTRODUCTION Biodiversity Loss: It is defined as a significant reduction in biodiversity that is present all around the world. It also includes complete disappearance/loss of biodiversity leading to extinction. The biodiversity loss can be further elaborated as a reduction in the variety of living beings that colonize various ecosystems on the Earth, their genetic variations, […]
INTRODUCTION Ozone Layer: The ozone layer is also known as the ozone shield. It is the layer that is present in the stratosphere of Earth. The stratosphere region is concentrated with ozone that absorbs harmful radiations coming from the sun. Check out: Environmental Impacts of Ozone Depletion due to CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) Ozone hole: The ozone […]
INTRODUCTION Deforestation: It is defined as permanently cutting trees and clearing forest areas for land use purposes. The cleared area is then used for housing schemes, industries, farms, etc. CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION The causes of deforestation are listed below. Also, check out deforestation in Pakistan. Logging for firewood: Trees are cut for firewood. Many people […]
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 […]
Introduction Let’s start by getting to know some basic terms in this regard: Standard of Living: This term includes the availability of necessities, material goods, comfort, and state of wealth to a particular geographic area or socioeconomic class. Poverty: It is defined as a state of a person who lacks enough financial resources to meet […]