Best Environmental Website Of Pakistan
Introduction: While we debate over water shortages and argue about dirty pipelines, a different crisis is unfolding beneath the surface. Chemicals that quietly disrupt our hormones and health. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors, whichare found in everyday items around us. Plastics in food containers, pesticides, untreated industrial waste, medicines, and even personal-care products […]
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 […]
Introduction: While carbonated drinks like seltzers, sodas and other water based beverages are consumed by many, it is unlikely that most people would give up their beloved carbonated beverages just for the sake of environment. It seems inconsequential but it is in fact not. This article will serve as a way to perhaps change your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pollution! It’s a word we hear constantly, but do we truly understand its multifaceted nature? From the air we breathe to the water we drink, pollution takes many forms, each with its own unique sources, impacts, and potential solutions. Our planet is facing a growing crisis, It’s not just a distant threat; it’s a reality […]
Dead Zones: In the world’s oceans, there are regions or areas of water which have extremely low concentrations of oxygen- Hypoxia. These are called Dead zones.In these dead zones the oxygen level falls as low as 2mg per liter of water which makes it extremely difficult for any flora or fauna to thrive or grow. […]
Tea has long been an important part of many cultures worldwide. Beginning from China to Britain, it has significantly become ingrained in many aspects of life- from being used as medicine to important trading good- The popularity of tea has only increased and still continues to do so in popular culture. However, tea plantation agriculture […]
Hunza Valley, a picturesque region surrounded by the Karakoram mountain range of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is famous for its breathtaking and unparalleled beautiful landscapes, unique culture, and sustainable practices. However, with the passage of time, Hunza valley is facing many different challenges, and one of them is increasing pollution, due to tourism influx, new developmental projects, […]
What is meant by ‘Seaweed Farming’? Simply put, seaweed farming refers to the farming or growing of seaweed -or kelp as it is alternatively known as- underwater. The term refers to general flowering plants submerged in the waters usually in seas and oceans including all sorts of grasses and even marine algae. Seaweed farming can […]