Introduction: Seasonal change in the direction of usual, strongest winds of a region is termed as monsoon. Throughout most of the tropics, it causes a dry or wet season. It is mostly associated with the Indian Ocean. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported about monsoon rainfall distribution that climate change has resulted in a 100-kilometer spatial […]
Heatwaves in Pakistan And India – Causes, Effects, Solutions
WHAT ARE HEATWAVES AND WHY ARE THEY BECOMING MORE FREQUENT IN PAKISTAN AND INDIA? A heat wave is a two-day or longer stretch of exceptionally hot weather. Temperatures must be above the historical norm for a certain location to be termed a heat wave. A heat wave is a result of high-pressure arrival in a […]
Effects of Climate Change on KPK Province of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Climate change is driven by anthropogenic activities, now there is no doubt about it. There is also no doubt about the fact that countries like Pakistan are the most hardest hit by its impacts. All provinces of Pakistan are effected by climate change in one way or the other, depending upon their topography. If […]
Urgency of Climate Justice for Mountain Communities of Pakistan
Introduction: The poor and vulnerable mountain communities of Gilgit Baltistan emitting lowest carbon are suffering the most from climate change. For just and sustainable climate and environment, we need to look at the climate crises through a human right lens and belief in working together to create a better future for present and future generations. […]
Effects of Climate Change on AJK of Pakistan
Introduction Pakistan is one of the top ten most vulnerable countries to the disastrous impacts of Climate change. Climate change is a huge problem being faced by our country and no solution is in sight. For more info about Climate Change, check out: Climate change and its Causes and Effects and for more info about […]
Effect of Climate Change On Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan
Introduction Climate change effects all areas of Pakistan, however some areas are more seriously effected than others. One such area is Gilgit-Baltistan. Gilgit Baltistan has some of the highest peaks in the world and a huge number of glaciers- which are melting and receding due to Climate change. Therefore the effects of climate change are […]
Effect of Climate Change on Punjab Province of Pakistan
Introduction Climate change is a huge problem that has been exerting its effects on all parts of the world in one way or the other but some places are definitely more vulnerable to its disastrous impacts such as Pakistan. Pakistan being a developing country also has lessor resilience to its impacts. To know more about […]
Is Planting Conocarpus Tree in Karachi Pakistan Harmful?
Introduction Conocarpus is a tree that is mostly found in the tropical region these tropical areas are found near the equator where these areas receive direct sunlight and are hotter than the other regions. Conocarpus belong to the family of Combretaceae. It is planted for ornamental purposes. The fruits of Conocarpus are button-like and mostly […]
Life Cycle Of Paper Waste In Pakistan – What Happens To It?
Definition of Paper Waste Any waste that includes newspapers, magazines and cardboard or any form of paper that is free of contamination and has the ability to be recycled is called paper waste. Also check out: Why Should We Go Paperless And How Will It Impact Our Earth? Sources of Paper Waste Paper is all […]
Environmental Damage Due to Tourism Industry of Pakistan
Introduction With the development of tourism in Pakistan and increase in number of foreign and local tourists after the last decade. The uncontrolled and unprecedented tourism also causes damage to the environment and natural habitat. This is obviously due to the fact that Pakistan is an extremely beautiful country. Check out 7 Must See Beautiful […]