Environment comprises of everything that surrounds us, thus the subject of environment or environmental science is extremely vast – it literally includes everything that is in your surroundings: the land, the water, the air and everything in them and everything that effects them. Along with all this our environment is dynamic and is constantly being […]
Why We All Should Move to Clean Renewable Energy
During extreme weather conditions, blackout happens. The solar panel and batteries could serve efficiently. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are weather-dependent power sources. There is an increased demand for solar panel systems due to electricity shortfall incidents. What causes blackout? It happens because residents demand more electricity during hotter summer and colder […]
Disastrous Environmental Impacts of Radioactive Waste
Introduction Radioactive: Radioactive is a term that includes particle emission as a form of energy. Radioactivity: This term is defined as the emission of ionizing radiations from a radioactive substance. Ionizing Radiations: The ionizing radiations are electromagnetic waves that have the capability to ionize atoms. Radionuclide: It is an unstable atom that undergoes radioactive decay […]
Can Rivers & Lakes be Saved from Environmental Degradation?
Environmental issues are degrading the freshwater ecosystem and fish species have become extinct Protected areas don’t protect rivers. Rivers should be protected first than land areas. The freshwater ecosystem provides habitat to 10% of all fish species including vertebrates. Millions of people have their livelihood associated with freshwater fish species that are vulnerable to extinction […]
Solar Power in Pakistan – Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction Solar Power: Solar power is defined as the conversion of heat into energy. The heat is the radiation coming from the sun. For many years solar energy has been utilized by communities especially for drying, heating, etc. Currently, solar power is being used by solar panels that provide electricity. Solar panels are useful for […]
Marine Pollution – Its Risky Effects on Marine Life & Humans
Introduction Marine: This term includes anything related to sea or ocean. Marine Water: Marine water is salty water consisting of 97% of Earth’s water. Marine Pollution Marine pollution is defined as land pollutants being washed into the ocean. Land pollutants include the varied composition of trash, garbage, and chemicals being released into the ocean by […]
SAPM Started Off 3 Interlinked Nature Parks in Chakwal
Malik Amin, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change started off three interlinked nature parks in Chakwal, Pakistan The three interlinked nature parks are covering an area of 18,000 acres in Ara, Parera, and Dil Jabba, Chakwal. This inauguration is part of projects launched by the Prime Minister specifically Protected Areas Initiatives. These […]
WtE business – Why Pakistani Government should support it?
Introduction WtE: Waste to Energy – a way of recovering energy Waste to Energy Technique: Waste to energy term is also known as energy from waste. It is the technique of producing energy from the initial treatment of trash. Waste to Energy Forms: The energy is produced in the form of electricity. The heat is […]
Scatec & Nizam Energy End Funding for Solar Power Plant in Pakistan
Scatec and Nizam Energy have ended funding for Sukkur solar power plant project in Pakistan The 150-megawatt Sukkur solar power project has an outlay of approximately 100 million dollars. The credit facilities have a shared cost of 75% on the whole project. The project is based on renewable energy sources and will deliver electricity to […]
The Rise of Solar Energy in Pakistan
Introduction The need for energy is constantly increasing all around the world and the reason is developing industries and technology-based systems. The energy crisis is a common issue in Pakistan as the country doesn’t have enough energy sources to meet the demand of the increasing population. Many places in Pakistan don’t have electricity while in […]