[PDF] causes of environmental pollution in pakistan

The burning of fossil fuels for transportation and energy generation is the primary source of this pollution. The black smoke you see coming from cars on the road and industries in industrial zones are all major sources of air pollution in Pakistan.
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  • What are the main causes of environmental pollution?

    For instance, deforestation, burning of bushes, dumping of agricultural and household wastes in water bodies, use of chemicals in harvesting aquatic animals, and improper disposal of electronic wastes, all contribute to air, land, and water pollution.

  • What are the environmental issues of pollution in Pakistan?

    Industrial pollution, waste management, construction and urban development, as well as indoor air pollution caused by inefficient cookstoves and dirty fuels, are also critical priority issues in Pakistan.

  • What are the causes of environmental degradation in Pakistan?

    Robust analysis indicates that fossil fuel consumption, trade openness, and population growth rate are the leading factors affecting environmental quality in Pakistan.
    And the findings suggest that fossil fuel consumption and population growth significantly increase the ecological footprint and degrade the environment.

  • What are the causes of environmental degradation in Pakistan?

    Pakistan had the fifth most polluted air in the world in 2016, driven by the common culprits in much of South Asia: emissions from vehicles, industrial activity such as brick kilns, factories, and power plants, and crop burning (see Figure 1).

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