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What is Soil Erosion? Among the many types of soil degradation, soil erosion is one of the most common one and is often frequently associated with many other environmentally degrading activities like deforestation, clearing of land for cultivation, flooding and excessive water runoff etc. to name a few. In short, soil erosion means that the […]
Introduction: Soil erosion is the loss of topsoil due to various factors but mostly due to deforestation, lack of soil cover that results in siltation further downstream. around 75 hectares of forest area have already been deforested and as a result over one billion of soil has been lost to soil erosion. Check out: Soil […]
What is Trophy Hunting? Traditionally, trophy hunting refers to the hunting of various sort of wild animals for sport, pleasure and the fun of it and to display some parts of the animal (usually the head) as a trophy or use their parts to harvest useful products like musk, ivory from elephant tusks or deer […]
What is ‘Eco-consciousness’? What does it mean? Environmental consciousness, is also known as eco-consciousness or environmental awareness.It is a term used for activities or steps taken by keeping the environment in mind. Whether it means learning about the environment and various factors affecting it, educating masses and raising awareness. Not only just being mindful, it […]
What is meant by Environmental Indicators? Environmental indicators refers to the quantitative, numerical or statistical value assigned to a phenomenon that takes place in the environment. They are assigned numerical values in order to assess the impact and judge the condition of the environment. They are usually based on Environmental parameters. What are Environmental Parameters? […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Introduction: With the increasing talk about environmental issues and risks of climate change, there has been a reported increase in anxiety and feeling of despair among people old enough to understand what it means for the future of humans on Earth. An increase in disasters, rapid regional temperature changes, rainfall pattern shifts and other natural […]
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily attributed to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to […]