UNEP has reported that the climate crisis could only be tackled through prioritizing air pollution control. Nearly 194 countries are having implemented air pollution control laws and regulations. Despite the presence of policies only one-third of countries are abiding by rules regarding air pollutant emissions. Periodic assessment of air quality with good governess could be […]
Now Water Pollution Can Be Cleaned Up Using Sunlight
INTRODUCTION Water pollution is a serious environmental issue because water scarcity might become a universal matter of discord. Contaminants, toxins, and impurities that are either man-made or natural eventually find their place in water. The reason could be given that water covers 97% of the globe. 3% of water comes under freshwater including glaciers, ice […]
China to Launch Five Year Plan To Protect Marine Environment
Before 2035, China is aiming to achieve the goal of “Beautiful China” set by the 19th National Congress. China is launching a five-year plan to protect Marine Environment. Environmental issues have caused extensive damage across the coasts of China. Ecological restoration will improve the biodiversity of marine water bodies. Check out China and Its New […]
Pakistan’s Green Agenda – An Example for the World to Follow
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country and ranking fifth most populous nation in the world. The growing population and depleting natural resources are straining the economy of Pakistan. The country is experiencing the brunt of climate change. Pakistan is among the top most affected countries by climate change. Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf, Imran Khan on […]
Why World Bank Gave Pakistan $120m for Green Stimulus project?
INTRODUCTION The brunt of climate change is likely to be faced by developing and underdeveloped countries. Pakistan – a developing country – is one of the examples that stand in the most affected countries by climate change. The Government of Pakistan seems environmentally conscious and keeps introducing eco-friendly projects that would save the environment from […]
Climate Change Causing Rice Crop Yield Reduction In Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Climate change is wrecking havoc everywhere around the world. Pakistan is among the top affected countries by climate change. Pakistan is an agrarian country where the developing economy is based on the agriculture sector. Climate change is adversely impacting agriculture production in Pakistan. Check out: The Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in Pakistan […]
Environmental Impact of Ship Breaking Industry in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION South Asian countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh are known for ship-breaking industries. These countries meet their need for iron through breaking ships and recovering essential parts or recycling metals parts. Check out Deep Sea Mining and Its Negative Effects on the Environment WHAT IS MEANT BY SHIP-BREAKING? Ship-breaking has other names that include […]
Weather Impacts Number of COVID-19 Cases In Pakistan – Research
INTRODUCTION The start of the pandemic COVID-19 created panic all around the world. Due to imposed lockdown, people blindly bought essential food items and other necessary things that resulted in increased demand for commodities. Everyone was unaware of the future situation because the number of COVID-19 cases was rising at great speed. The number of […]
Eating Fish From Chenab River Pakistan Can Be Deadly For You
INTRODUCTION People that live nearby the water body usually depend on fish species for livelihood and food sources. But nowadays, urban and fertilizers runoff, industrial effluents, etc are being discharged into water bodies. These activities are polluting the water, degrading drinking water quality as well as causing problems for species inhabiting the freshwater body. WHAT […]
Climate Change Threatens Survival of One Billion Children – UNICEF
Nearly one billion children around the globe are exposed to extreme risks of climate change. One billion children make up half of the total children population in the world. Children that live in most affected countries by climate change are vulnerable to threats of climate change. Environmental shocks have more severe impacts on Children as […]