INTRODUCTION Pakistan is naturally blessed with numerous natural resources in which precious minerals are also included. Check out: Impact of Human Activities on Margalla Hills National Park WHAT ARE GEMSTONES? A gemstone is also known as precious/semiprecious or rare stone, jewel, fine gem, or simply a gem. Gemstones are defined as rare minerals or precious […]
Environmental Impact of Extraction of Pearls (Pearl farming)
INTRODUCTION Pearl farming is gaining importance around the world due to the high demands for gems. It has great significance for economic development and coastal areas. WHAT ARE PEARLS? A pear is defined as a hard spherical gem that is bluish-grey in color or plain white. It is formed inside a bivalve mollusk or a […]
Animal Abuse by Pakistani Social Media Celebrities
Wildlife is referred to/defined as “Undomesticated Animal Species”. Wild areas are referred to as inhabited regions of wildlife. So, wildlife and wild areas show a strong connection. We can say that wildlife inhabits wild areas where human intervention is harmful for the environment and should be prohibited. Also Check Out: Animal Abuse In Pakistan And […]
Animal Abuse In Pakistan And What Can Be Done About It?
Humans are wisest creatures on the Earth and the same human is spreading destruction on the Earth that includes habitat fragmentation, deforestation, environmental pollution, etc. The earth is home to a diverse variety of living species where nonliving things are present as well. Animals have their adaptive locations where they live in harmony with a […]
Exotic Pets And Their Impact On The Environment Of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Exotic species are generally described as foreign or non-native species. The introduction of an exotic species in an area is often regarded as alien species. Check out: Animal Abuse In Pakistan And What Can Be Done About It? EXOTIC PETS Exotic pets are exotic species that have been brought from their native location to […]
How is Pakistan benefiting from Carbon Credits?
INTRODUCTION Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is less than 1 percentage; however, Pakistan is among the top listed countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. The government of Pakistan is putting efforts to tackle climate change without any international assistance. The example includes billion tree tsunami projects. CARBON CREDIT A carbon credit is […]
Environmental Impacts of Ozone Depletion due to CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)
INTRODUCTION The ozone layer is protecting layer around the Earth that restricts harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from the sun. The increasing industrial activities on the Earth have caused extreme damage to this protecting layer that is present in the stratosphere. Check out: Ozone Depletion – Causes, Effects, and Solutions. OZONE DEPLETION Ozone depletion is defined […]
Aquifer Vulnerability And Groundwater Quality In Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country where people in millions are dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihoods. It is imperative to mention that Pakistan is on the edge of becoming a water-scarce country. Check out The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan AQUIFER An aquifer is defined as an unconsolidated material […]
What Is Causing Sudden Increase In Sinkholes Around The World?
INTRODUCTION There is a sudden increase in sinkholes formation around the world. Check out What are sinkholes? Causes and Effects SINKHOLES Sinkholes are commonly known as a cenote, swallow hole, swallet, holes, doline, etc. This phenomenon is defined as depressions in the ground surface that are formed as a result of water erosion. RECENT SINKHOLES […]
What Are Alternative Fuels? Types, Benefits, and Importance
INTRODUCTION Conventional fuels are fossil fuels that are not eco-friendly. We must shift to alternative fuels to save the environment. Advanced and non-conventional fuels are regarded as alternative fuels. ALTERNATIVE FUELS This term is defined as the use of substances or materials as fuels for powering vehicles. These alternative fuels are different from conventional fuels […]