Deforestation – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

deforestation triggers climate change

INTRODUCTION Deforestation: It is defined as permanently cutting trees and clearing forest areas for land use purposes. The cleared area is then used for housing schemes, industries, farms, etc. CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION The causes of deforestation are listed below. Also, check out deforestation in Pakistan. Logging for firewood: Trees are cut for firewood. Many people […]

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Equipment Used in Industries to Control Air Pollution

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Introduction To reduce air pollution, control of emitted air pollutants into the natural environment is a must. Almost every step in the industrial process produces some kind of air pollutants. Air pollution control equipment includes devices or systems that reduce/eliminate the releases of air contaminants being generated during industrial processes. To know more about air […]

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Sources and Effects of Common Air Pollutants

Introduction Air Pollutants: Air pollutants are simply defined as airborne substances including particles, gases, liquids, or solids. High concentrations of airborne substances pose serious threats to living beings, vegetation, infrastructure, and the ecosystem of the Earth. [Also Read: Air Pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control] Indoor Air Pollution: It is defined as the physical, chemical, and […]

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Fossil Fuels are Killing Us – According to Latest Harvard Study

fossil fuel such as coal fired plants release killer pollutants

The latest research found that pollution from fossil fuel combustion could be responsible for one-fifth of all deaths during 2018. Asthma, cardiac and pulmonary diseases are caused by long-term exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5. The dangerous level of air pollution due to fossil fuel combustion clearly shows the importance and need for clean renewable […]

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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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15 Environmental Problems Our World is Facing Right now

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Introduction Environmental Issues: Environmental issue or problem is defined as adverse impacts of anthropogenic activities on the physical and biological aspects of the environment. Natural Environment: Natural environment is our surroundings that consist of naturally occurring all living and nonliving things. Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on the Ecosystem: Human activities are negatively affecting the environment […]

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Kasur Tanneries and Their Impact on the Environment

effluents contain toxic compounds from tanneries

Introduction Kasur is located in Punjab, Pakistan and it is considered a potential hub of the leather industry. The leather sector of Pakistan holds great economic importance. The tanning industry is a vital earning source for Pakistan through the foreign exchange of leather goods such as boots, jackets, sports material, handbags, and other products. These […]

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