Increasing Natural Disasters due to Climate Change

climate change is causing increased natural disasters

Introduction Natural Disaster: It is defined as naturally extreme events with adverse impacts occurring due to the natural processes of the Earth. Examples of natural disasters are hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami floods, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, etc. Other than natural processes of the Earth, human activities are also responsible for triggering natural disasters such as storms, wildfires, […]

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PTI’s Olive Plantation Drive will Increase Exports of Pakistan

olive plantation will increase export of Pakistan

Olive plantation drive by the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will increase the export of olives. Olive production in Pakistan will help in tackling food security issues in the country. Water scare regions of Baluchistan are preferable environments for the cultivation of olives. Experts have indicated that the new Chinese technology could help increase the production […]

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Eco-friendly Aircraft Engine Invented by a Young Pakistani Scientist Sarah Quraishi

eco-friendly aircraft engine by Quraishi

A young Pakistani Scientist Sarah Quraishi has done amazing work by inventing an eco-friendly aircraft engine. Sarah Quraishi worked on this project during her research at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. The aim of this invention is to decrease negative environmental impacts caused by greenhouse gases emission. The smoke released from fuel-efficient engines adversely affects Earth’s […]

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The Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment

microplastic endangering marine life

Introduction Microplastic: Microplastics are smaller particles of any kind of plastic. The European Chemicals Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have defined microplastic as smaller plastic particles ranging in size up to 5mm. These smaller particles make their way into the natural ecosystem through various sources. For detailed information about plastic pollution, read: What […]

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Bushfires and Their Dangerous Impacts on the Environment

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Introduction Bushfire: It is defined as the fire that spreads quickly in a forest or scrub. It is a type of wildfire. Bushfire is the fire that ignites the areas of savannahs, grassland, scrublands, woodland, and bushland. Bushfires are characterized as uncontrollable and unpredictable fires. Causes of Bushfire Bushfire needs an ignition source, oxygen, and […]

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Condition and Effects of Soil Health in Pakistan

soil salinity, water logging less productive soil

Introduction Soil Health: It is defined as the capability of soil within the ecosystem to act as an essential living system that encourages sustainable growth of microbial flora, animals, and plants and improves the environmental conditions of air and water. Soil health plays an important role in removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. To know […]

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