Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (review of IEE and EIA) Regulations (2000)

EIA and IEE regulations for a new project

INTRODUCTION IEE: IEE stands for Initial environmental examinations. It is defined as a process that evaluates the environmental circumstances of a proposed plan involving the likely effects, preparation of mitigatory measures, and composing institutional obligations, and most importantly environmental surveillance. EIA: EIA stands for environmental impact assessment. It is defined as an evaluation of the […]

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International Environmental Agreements Signed by Pakistan

environmental agreements singed by Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country and it’s among the 10 top countries affected by climate change in the world. Climate change is showing its effects on agriculture in the country. Pakistan has always remained an active participant in international agreements related to the environment/ecosystem. There are several international agreements that have been signed by […]

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Climate Change Adaptation Methods and Mitigation Strategies

climate change

INTRODUCTION Climate change is showing its adverse impacts on the ecosystem of the Earth. Human-induced climate change is on its way to disable the functioning ecosystem. The current adverse impacts caused by climate change cannot be controlled but only preventive measures can be taken. Also check out: How Much Time Earth Has Before Climate Change Destroys […]

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Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages

drip irrigation saves water

INTRODUCTION Sustainable Agriculture: It is defined as sustainable farming or agricultural practices in sustainable ways. It includes sustainable agriculture practices that meet the food and textile demands of the current society without compromising the capability of the upcoming generation to meet their demands in the future. Sustainable agriculture is based on the services of the […]

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How Can We Make Our Cities Sustainable (An Eco-City)?

sustainable cities will have less environmental consequences.

INTRODUCTION Sustainability: In today’s era, it is defined as the capability of human civilization and Earth’s biosphere to occur together. It is also described as the capability of fulfilling the demands of the current time without constraining the capability of the upcoming generation to meet their demand in the future. Three Pillars of Sustainability: Sustainability […]

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Biodiversity Loss – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

biodiversity loss affects global food production

INTRODUCTION Biodiversity Loss: It is defined as a significant reduction in biodiversity that is present all around the world. It also includes complete disappearance/loss of biodiversity leading to extinction. The biodiversity loss can be further elaborated as a reduction in the variety of living beings that colonize various ecosystems on the Earth, their genetic variations, […]

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Ozone Depletion – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

ozone layer deterioration is allowing harmful radiations to enter the earth surface

INTRODUCTION Ozone Layer: The ozone layer is also known as the ozone shield. It is the layer that is present in the stratosphere of Earth. The stratosphere region is concentrated with ozone that absorbs harmful radiations coming from the sun. Check out: Environmental Impacts of Ozone Depletion due to CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) Ozone hole: The ozone […]

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Global Warming – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

global warming is inducing natural disasters

INTRODUCTION Global Warming: It is defined as the abrupt rise in the overall temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere. This situation is generally characterized as greenhouse effects. Greenhouse Gases: The radiations are absorbed by greenhouse gases that in return emitted in the thermal infrared range. The greenhouse gases are methane, carbon dioxide, water vapors, nitrous oxide, […]

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