Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
When the gates of the Strait of Hormuz first closed to global trade, the world held its breath, expecting a brief geopolitical standoff. We assumed the disruption would last mere days before our lives returned to normal. But as time progresses and as the recent failure of the Islamabad talks starkly demonstrates that both parties […]
Environmental Adaptation in Pakistan: Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century, affecting ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide. Although its impacts are global, they are distributed unevenly, disproportionately affecting developing countries with limited adaptive capacity. Pakistan exemplifies this disparity. […]
Introduction: A Silent Environmental Emergency In my opinion, Pakistan is facing an environmental crisis that often goes unnoticed, yet its impacts are visible in our daily lives. From extreme heat waves to devastating floods, the consequences of environmental degradation are becoming harder to ignore. Among the many factors contributing to this crisis, deforestation stands out […]
What are Coral Reefs? Coral Reefs are large underwater structures and ecosystems that sprawl across the oceans and can frequently be found near coastal areas. They are hosts to approximately 25 million of aquatic flora and fauna in the oceans. Coral reefs are formed by colonies of individual coral polyps that are made up of […]
In today’s world, we are learning that taking care of our planet can actually be a fun way to earn some extra money! You don’t have to choose between helping nature and filling your piggy bank you can do both at the same time. This is called being a green entrepreneur, which means starting a […]
Introduction: In a single hydro infrastructure project, multipurpose dams integrate two or more usual one-use dams’ activities. A multipurpose dam project can serve multiple purposes, including flood control, power production, navigation, run-off storage, and water discharge regulation, in addition to storing and delivering water for irrigation, industry, and human use. Multipurpose dams are built using […]
What are Environment Smart Cities, Green Structures and Sustainable Materials? The rapid and relentless pace of urbanization poses one of the 21st century’s most profound challenges. As more people gravitate toward city living, the strain on resources, infrastructure, and the environment intensifies. This is where the concept of the Environment Smart City emerges, representing a […]
What is meant by Biochar? Biochar is basically comprised of 2 words Bio which means ‘living’ and -Char which implies the formation of charcoal in anaerobic conditions. Thus implying that biochar is formed from living or biological material. It is a carbon-rich material. To put it in a straightforward manner; Biochar means- “Charcoal that is […]
Shared Environmental Resources: What Does It Mean? It refers to the environmental resources that do not belong to, or are owned by one specific individual, corporation or country. These are international shared natural resources present in the environment.Shared environmental resources at a national level however, may include the resources present in a specific country that […]
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 […]