What is Rain Gardening? And What are Rain Gardens? Rain gardening is essentially making a garden for the sole purpose of harvesting, storing or utilizing and filtering of storm/rain water. Anyone can make rain gardens in their lawns or around their homes by creating a channel that ultimately leads into the garden. The channel acts […]
What is meant by Eco-Feminism? Why is it so Important?
What is the meaning of Eco-Feminism? Eco-feminism is a portmanteau word comprising of ‘Ecology’ and ‘Feminism’. It is essentially a branch of both the feminist ideology and political ecology- which is the relationship of society and politics with reference to environmental changes and issues and how they are intrinsically connected. Eco-feminism is simply a philosophy […]
Role of Local Communities In Environmental Reform Planning
What is meant by “Environmental Reform Planning”? In an era where disasters and diseases induced by climate change are increasingly recurring and becoming common; changes need to be made. These changes that should focus on improving our environment by cutting down emissions, being more resourceful and mindful of our activities in general. Thus, Environmental reform […]
What Is Eco-Friendly Green 5G Network And Its Importance?
What is meant by ”5G Networks”? Also known as 5th Generation Mobile Network, it is the 5th global wireless network after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. 5G network essentially connects various appliances including machines, cellular objects, phones and other electronic devices. It also supports the data handling capacity of up to 10000 times than previous […]
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 […]
Great Potential of Ecotourism in Pakistan and Its Importance
What is Eco-Tourism? Eco-Tourism is the environmentally friendly and responsible approach to tourism. It involves having tourists visit sites in a country or place while focusing on environmental conservation, supporting local economies and minimizing the negative impacts of tourism. This is beneficial to preserve wildlife and conservation of those areas which are threatened and/or degraded. […]
Environmental Protection Vs. Economic Development Conflict
Environment VS Economic Development – What it means? Economic development entails the steps taken to improve the living standards and over all well being of the people. It includes, better infrastructure, creating job opportunities for the public, implementing and maintaining safety, hygiene and sanitation standards. Basically all the policies and actions that lead to a […]
LK-99 Potential for Environmental Protection and Restoration
What is LK-99? LK-99 is a so called, potential super conductor at room temperature that has recently been discovered by a team of researchers from South Korea. A material that is called a superconductor is different from a normal conductor (of heat and electricity such as metals) because a material capable of superconductivity has no […]
What is Reforestation? What are the Methods and Importance?
What is Reforestation? Reforestation means replanting or attempting to regrow plants, trees and other flora on the land that was previously cleared to benefit humans for their activities such as cultivation, or for timber for furniture, logging for cabins and other purposes that require some use of wood and land. Now, Reforestation also happens when […]
10 Easy Practical Ways To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
INTRODUCTION: How and Why should we help our environment individually? As the planet continues to deteriorate due to human activities and exploitation of its resources; it is very important that there be a reform in the global policies and increased calls for actions against climate change. However, even at the individual and community level, the […]