Introduction: Pakistan’s coastal waters, especially around Karachi and Gwadar, are silently suffocating. Each year, thousands of tons of untreated sewage, industrial and agricultural wastes end up in the Arabian Sea. Karachi alone produces 472 Million Gallons per day of waste water, of which only 55 MGD is treated and the rest is discharged into the […]
What Are Environmental Crimes? – Types Of Common Eco-Crimes
What Is Meant By Environmental Crimes? The term “Environmental Crime” is self-explanatory. Environmental crimes are defined as illegal acts that directly and significantly harm the environment, encompassing activities that violate environmental protection laws and regulations. Unlike traditional property crimes, these offenses threaten the integrity of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health on a potentially massive […]
Are Waste-to-Energy Plants Suitable for Gilgit Baltistan?
Introduction: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a region of unparalleled natural beauty in the Himalayas and Karakoram, faces severe solid waste management challenges exacerbated by its unique mountainous terrain, dispersed population, and burgeoning tourism. Current waste disposal practices, primarily unscientific dumping along riverbanks and in open areas and burning waste pose significant environmental and public health risks, threatening […]
Types of Agriculture And Their Advantages And Disadvantages
Introduction: The broad term “agriculture” refers to any activities involved in cultivating plants and rearing animals to produce food and materials that humans may use and enjoy. Agriculture, which encompasses aspects of plant and animal science, is divided into various sub-fields, one of which is farming. Farming specifically entails cultivating the land and raising livestock. […]
Plastics: A Solution Or Pollution For Environment
The idea of plastic being a solution feels deeply imperfect, right? But this thought was an absolute reality because at its core, plastic was a literal solution. It was made as a remedy. During the mid-18th century many natural based polymers were used i.e. wood, metals, natural fibers, and elephant ivory is an indispensable source […]
Impact of Microplastic Pollution on the Environment
What is meant by Microplastic? When plastic is produced, used or even when it is disposed, it sheds tiny, micro scale particles that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. These tiny particles are called microplastic and they are present everywhere from our food to even crossing the placental barrier between mother […]
Tree Planting In Karachi- What Type Of Trees Are Suitable?
Importance of Tree Planting: Trees are the lungs of the planet. We know that trees provide a lot of benefits to humans, flora and fauna as well as to the environment. It not only provides a home to animals and birds that make their habitats and a crucial component of various ecosystems. Trees and plants […]
Making Compost From Kitchen And Garden Waste: Step by Step
Composting is a fantastic way to transform household waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment, benefiting both your garden and the environment. By diverting organic materials from landfills, you reduce methane emissions and create a valuable resource for your plants. This article will guide you through the simple steps of making compost at home. 1. Gather Your […]
Watershed Management- Definition, Function and Importance
What is Watershed Management? Before we get to what exactly is meant by watershed management, we need to understand what is meant by a watershed. A watershed refers to an area of land where a lot of rainfall occurs, snow melt and other surface water runoff into a river body or stream bordering or surrounding […]
Waste to Wealth: Pakistan’s Untapped Economic Opportunity
Karachi, the city notorious for its nightlife and entertainment, is equally known for its pollution. Wherever you go- be it the busy Saddar streets or the more refined DHA roads – the overflowing garbage on sidewalks and the bad smell of decaying filth is inescapable. Sadly, Karachi’s waste is a persistent scourge. The problem is […]