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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 […]
Introduction Solid Waste: Solid waste consists of non-soluble materials, semisolids, or solids. Non-soluble materials are sewage sludge, municipal garbage, mining residues, industrial waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, gases and liquids in containers, etc. Solid waste being generated in Pakistan ranges from 0.283 to 0.612 kilogram per capita per day. The growing rate of waste production […]
Developing countries such as Namibia and Pakistan are testing the two prototype hydrogen fuel cell generators. A grant of €150,000 has been allotted for the development of the fuel cell generator that will be completed before 2023. The energy crisis is a common issue in developing countries due to the increasing demand for electricity. The […]
The solar power energy source has gained the attention of Pakistan State Oil. The company PSO will shift its dependency on solar power due to loss in revenue and electricity crisis. The installation of an electric vehicle charging station has been carried out under the supervision of PSO. PSO has also shown concerns over global […]
Introduction Soil Health: It is defined as the capability of soil within the ecosystem to act as an essential living system that encourages sustainable growth of microbial flora, animals, and plants and improves the environmental conditions of air and water. Soil health plays an important role in removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. To know […]
Introduction Hydroponics: It is a technique of growing crops or plants without soil by utilizing an aqueous solution and substrate. Hydroponic Culture: In hydroponic culture, the plants, vegetables, and flowers are planted in the substratum and provided with oxygen and nutrient-rich aqueous solution. The key benefit of following hydroponic culture is it produces good quality […]