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Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day, demonstrates an important need for environmental protection and environmentally friendly approaches. It was founded by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to raise awareness of and advocate action on environmental issues. The first World Environment Day was held in 1973 with the theme […]
Burning Sheen Malakand in Flames: A Young Social Worker’s Appeal for Climate Action The Fires That Devoured Everything The mountains of Malakand, which were once green with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, especially from May to August, are now ash-filled cemeteries. The past three summers have been absolutely devastating. Once uncommon, wildfires have become an annual calamity. […]
Will humans be able to pull through the ramifications of The Holocene Extinctions? The term “Holocene” was proposed by Gervais in 1869 and was formally submitted to the International Geological Congress in 1885 later on endorsed on Stratigraphic nomenclature in 1969 (JQS,2009). Human interventions have contributed momentously in endangering the Earth’s flora and fauna, vanishing seventy-five […]
What Is Meant By Salt Water Intrusion? Salt water intrusion, as can be gleaned from its name; means the intrusion of Salt water into freshwater bodies.Meaning that the salt water moves into freshwater zones and compromises the quality of drinking water. It is most commonly observed when Wells are dug and used for a long […]
What is meant by Microplastic? When plastic is produced, used or even when it is disposed, it sheds tiny, micro scale particles that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. These tiny particles are called microplastic and they are present everywhere from our food to even crossing the placental barrier between mother […]
Importance of Tree Planting: Trees are the lungs of the planet. We know that trees provide a lot of benefits to humans, flora and fauna as well as to the environment. It not only provides a home to animals and birds that make their habitats and a crucial component of various ecosystems. Trees and plants […]
How Are Popular Social Media Trends Contributing To The Deterioration Of The Environment? Generally there are a lot of social media trends quickly falling and rising with the passage of time. This is normalized in a bid for more popularity and topping the algorithm of most social media networking sites. However, it is a valid […]
What is Watershed Management? Before we get to what exactly is meant by watershed management, we need to understand what is meant by a watershed. A watershed refers to an area of land where a lot of rainfall occurs, snow melt and other surface water runoff into a river body or stream bordering or surrounding […]
Karachi, the city notorious for its nightlife and entertainment, is equally known for its pollution. Wherever you go- be it the busy Saddar streets or the more refined DHA roads – the overflowing garbage on sidewalks and the bad smell of decaying filth is inescapable. Sadly, Karachi’s waste is a persistent scourge. The problem is […]
Introduction: Single use plastics have become a menace to our oceans, aquatic life as well as out land and cityscapes. However, it is not the fault of plastic rather the irresponsible use of it by humans followed by us dumping it anywhere and everywhere. It is astounding that regardless of being aware or unaware, many […]