Types Of Soils In Pakistan And Their Location And Properties

types of soil in Pakistan include loamy, sandy, silty, and calcareous

INTRODUCTION Soil: It is defined as an upper layer of the earth covered with material comprising of water, gas, microorganisms minerals, and organic matter. Living organisms living in soil are termed soil biota. Soil Classification: Soil is a dynamic ecosystem that keeps on changing with time. Climate change shows its effect on the soil. Check […]

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International and National Environmental Organizations in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an environmentally conscious country. The government of Pakistan has initiated several projects in order to tackle the impacts of climate change. The projects include the billion tree tsunami project, miyawaki urban forests, protected area management, bamboo production, etc. Pakistan has listed among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. Climate […]

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Urban Heat Islands – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

urban heat island is warmer cities and hotter climate

INTRODUCTION Urban Heat Island: It is defined as the hotter or warmer cities/urban areas as compared to nearby rural areas. Anthropogenic activities are the reason for the urban heat island effect. Industrialization, urbanization, deforestation, and land-use changes are few examples. Urban Heat Island Effect: Urban Heat Island effect is more apparent during the winter and […]

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What is Agroecology? Importance and Impact on Environment

agroecology is a sustainable farming

INTRODUCTION Agroecology is a term that can be evaluated in three different ways. It could be a scientific discipline, an agricultural practice, or a movement. Also check out: Hydroponics – The Future of Agriculture? AGROECOLOGY This term is defined as an applied science that focuses on ecological procedures related to methods of agriculture production. It […]

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The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan

climate change is worsening the water demand in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION The water resources in Pakistan are getting depleted due to the overuse of groundwater. A research paper reported that 73% of groundwater is used for irrigation while 27% is used from other freshwater resources. Pakistan is suffering from water crisis and we all know that. For more information read: Water Crisis in Pakistan- Current […]

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Brief History of Environmental Movement and Environmentalism

environmentalism is not a new concept

INTRODUCTION Environmentalism is a broad term encompassing environmental health and protection and being represented as ideology, philosophy, and social movement, all aspects covering the changing environment of the Earth. For more information about Environmental Science read: What is Environmental Science and Why is it Important? It is not a new concept. It has been going […]

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Branches of Environmental Science – Interdisciplinary Field

various branches include ecology, geography, geology

INTRODUCTION Environmental Science This field of study is defined as an interdisciplinary academic field. It combines the scientific, chemical, biological and physical information of the environment and incorporates other cultural, political, and social aspects of the environment. In a nutshell, the natural process taking place on the Earth are studied while finding solutions to impacts […]

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Top 15 Countries with Worst Environmental Degradation

developing countries are mostly listed among less EPI score

Environmental Degradation It is defined as the degradation of the Earth’s environment through anthropogenic activities. Natural catastrophic events are also responsible for environmental degradation but their contribution is far less than as compared to human activities. The environment of the Earth is degraded by over-exploitation of natural reserves, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, environmental issues such […]

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Top 15 Countries Already Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change

Mayanmar, haiti, Pakistan, Madagascar are among most affected countries by climate change.

Climate Change: It is defined as long-term changes in the average climatic/weather conditions of the Earth’s environment. Anthropogenic activities such as fossil fuel combustion release greenhouse gases leading to global warming-induced climate changes in the average weather patterns of the Earth. Check out this list of These 11 Countries Risk Instability Due To Climate Change. Global […]

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