INTRODUCTION Tar sands extraction is destroying the environment by causing ecological problems for the living ecosystem. WHAT ARE TAR SANDS? It is known as oil sands, bituminous sand, or crude bitumen Tar Sands is defined as unconventional petroleum sediment. It is a mixture of naturally occurring water, clay, sand, and a thick substance named bitumen. […]
Impact of Heavy Metal Pollution on the Environment
INTRODUCTION Heavy metals are chemical elements that are toxic in nature even in smaller concentrations and some are often categorized as carcinogenic. WHAT ARE HEAVY METALS? Heavy metals are usually described as elements with higher atomic mass, densities, or atomic numbers. EXAMPLES OF HEAVY METALS The common examples of heavy metals are lead (Pb), thallium […]
Exotic Pets And Their Impact On The Environment Of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Exotic species are generally described as foreign or non-native species. The introduction of an exotic species in an area is often regarded as alien species. Check out: Animal Abuse In Pakistan And What Can Be Done About It? EXOTIC PETS Exotic pets are exotic species that have been brought from their native location to […]
What are sinkholes? Causes and Effects
INTRODUCTION Sinkholes are alternatively known as sink-hole, cenote, doline, swallow hole, or swallet. SINKHOLES Sinkholes or sink-holes are often defined as ground holes or depressions. The surface layer gets collapsed and forms a ground depression/hole. The size of sinkholes varies depending upon the causes of sinkholes. Check out: Anthropogenic Factors That Cause Species Decline TYPES […]
Agroforestry – Importance and Application in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an agrarian country, where the demand for food is increasing because of the growing population. Agroforestry is an agriculture practice that has various ecological, social, and economical advantages. You may like to read Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages. AGROFORESTRY This term is defined as a unit of land use management systems […]
What Is Decarbonization And How To Do It Successfully?
In this day and age, the global world is still lacking a single platform to act firmly against the ravaging climate changes. The world leaders aim to gather representatives from different countries on one platform and many meetings and conferences are being held around the Globe. However, something profound is missing. The rich countries are […]
What is Biofouling? Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Biofouling is also known as biological fouling. BIOFOULING This term is defined as the undesired or unwanted buildup of small animals, plants, or microorganisms such as algae on surfaces of submerged structures. Due to this buildup, the surfaces are prone to degradation, and the quality of the structures decreases gradually. EXAMPLES OF BIOFOULING Biofouling […]
Pakistani Vlogger Influencers and Their Low Quality Makeup Products
BEAUTY VLOGGERS AND THEIR OBSESSION WITH LAUNCHING THEIR OWN BEAUTY PRODUCTS There is a weird ongoing trend that can be noticed on almost every social media platform especially Instagram and Youtube that famous female internet celebrities who when they get followers in millions do just one thing and that is “Hey guys I’m going to […]
Can We Still Save Environment Or Is It Too Late?
The question is can we still save the environment or is it too late? Well, it is a famous proverb that it’s never too late. So yeah, it’s never too late to act right. The Earth is the most beautiful planet in the solar system. We agree! Now, if we take a deep look at […]
What is Greenwashing? – Types and Negative Effects
INTRODUCTION Greenwashing is also famous for another term known as green sheen. GREENWASHING Greenwashing is a kind of marketing spin by which people are being fooled in the name of green products or eco-friendly products. The business tactics include green marketing and green PR. People get deceived and assume that the product of green marketing […]