Wastewater is a by-product of domestic, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities. Eutrophication is a result of the discharge of nitrate or phosphate-containing detergents, fertilizers, or sewage into an aquatic system. when a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients that induce excessive growth of plants and algae may result in oxygen … [Read more...]
Water Management Practices in the World
Water is the foundation of life and all livelihoods. It usually comes from a tap and disappears down a drain. But, getting the right amount of water of the right quality to the right place at the right time is indispensable for all growth and development. 'Business as usual' will mean the world will miss the water-related 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by a wide … [Read more...]
Types of Renewable Energy: Pros and Cons
Renewable Energy means the energy that is replenished by nature. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2018, growth in average primary energy consumption is +2.2%. Furthermore, rapid industrialization and population growth are raising fears of global warming and exhausting the globe's conventional energy reserves e.g. oil, coal and natural gas. Obviously, … [Read more...]
Best Use of Bioethanol: Fuel or Feedstock?
Bioethanol is a wonderful scientific innovation. It has potential as fuel or Feedstock as well. Currently is it is being used for both purposes. But it is a wonderful debate to know that which use is better. Either we should use Bioethanol for Fuel or Feedstock. Bioethanol as Fuel Energy requirement was greatly fulfilled by fossil fuels, but they are going to be depleted … [Read more...]
Enhanced Biofuel Production By Genetic Engineering
Biofuels have attracted increasing interest due to economic, geopolitical and environmental concerns caused by fossil fuels. It is a renewable, sustainable and environmental-friendly fuel to replace fossil fuel or be used as the fuel additive. Genetic engineering is the desired modification in the genetic material of living organisms using modern techniques. It is also … [Read more...]
Bioethanol: The Fuel of Tomorrow
It's not only that Western countries are no longer want to rely on the Middle East for their fuel needs but the also the depletion, harmful effects of fossil fuels on our environment and Bioethanol is the solution to these problems. Increasing demand for Energy for Transportation, Industry and heating is on the biggest challenges to the society in 21stcentury. The European … [Read more...]
What Can Make Pakistan Green
“If you really think the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breath while you count your money” Guy McPherson Yes, it's time! We are already losing the game and we are gaining nothing but problems, bigger problems and associated problems. Problems are there, with little but continuous and increasing impact. Governments are not willing to spend … [Read more...]
Myths & Facts About Conocarpus and Its Plantation in Pakistan
Pakistan is ready for the largest Plantation campaign on this 14th August to fight increasing temperature, pollution in an effort to conserve natural resources. People are teaming all around the country for this country-wide effort to assure Green-Pakistan for future generations. Among the many species of plants being grown, Conocaprus - a mangrove plant is most widely used … [Read more...]
20 Hypnotizing Myths about Hybrid Electric Vehicles
In this modern era of engineering and technology, we often come to see Hybrid Electric Vehicles moving around us. There are run by both fuel (Petrol, Diesel & Gas) and battery. The invention of pioneer advanced hybrid car by Porsche caused revolution in the automobile industry as well as the modernization of conventional vehicles. As the trend of buying these vehicles … [Read more...]