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Working of a Modern Biogas Plant

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Biogas plants are decentralized energy system that can lead to self-sufficiency in heat and power requirements, and at the same time reduces environmental pollution. A biogas plant stabilizes organic waste through natural biological process in the absence of air and transforms waste into biogas and biofertilizer. Biogas facilities are well-suited to wet organic material and are commonly used for treating biodegradable waste materials such as waste paper, grass clippings, leftover food, sewage and animal waste. The components of a modern biogas plant includes manure collection, anaerobic digester, effluent treatment plant, gas storage, and CHP or electricity generating equipment. Working of … Continue reading →

الأثر البيئي والمناخي لاستغلال ثروات أهوار العراق

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حيث ما تغمر المياه الأرض يعـــــــم الخير ولقد وصف المستكشفون الأوائل أهوار العراق بأنها جنة فــي العراق في مناظرها المائية والطبيعية ومناخهـــــــا المعـتدل وأنواع الطيور الفريدة التي يزيد عددها علـى مئات الأنواع وبيوتها السومريـــــــة ويعود تاريخ هذه المستنقعات المائية الى  خمسة الاف سنة حيث نشأة عليهــــــــــا الحضارة السومرية. إما سكان هذه المناطق فينقسمون الى نوعين: 1.  سكان المدن والقصبات والقرى والارياف التي تقع على اطراف الاهوار وهــي مناطق مأهولة ولها نشاطها الاقتصادي والثقافي 2.  سكان الاهوار الذين يسكنون في جزر وسط الاهوار التي تكونت بسبب الترسبات والطمي او جزر صغيرة يعملها سكان السكان لأنفسهم مـــــــــــن القصب والبردي ويبنـون بيوتهم عليها … Continue reading →

How Climate Change is Threatening Life on Kiribati

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Life on an island in the South Pacific has long been considered an idyllic location. But that once reality is becoming a daunting nightmare for the people of Kiribati (pronounced Ke-ree-bas). This nation consists of three archipelagos in the centre of the Pacific Ocean. The total land mass is approximately 811km2 and is spread across 3.5 million km2  of ocean. Of the 33 island and atolls, two-thirds of these land masses are inhabited. The total population of 120,000 people predominantly live on the main island, Tarawa. With the growing trends in the changing global climate, this small Pacific community is … Continue reading →

An Adaptive Refugee Camp Model for the Middle East

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Natural disasters and wars are two main reasons that force populations to leave their homes, which consequently push for an urgent need to provide temporary shelters or settlements as a disaster management plan. For many years, governments and aid agencies have worked on offering emergency relief camps. Solutions have ranged from short term to long-term shelters. Tents are the most common shelter structure used. However, studies show that the majority of current tent shelters do not satisfy comfort conditions for occupants and hardly satisfy privacy, hygiene and other social needs. They are also expensive to fabricate and deteriorate quickly. Several … Continue reading →

دليل لكل غرفة – لمنزل صديق للبيئة

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أن تكون صديقاً للبيئة فمعنى ذلك أن تحترمها، أو ألا تلحق بها أي ضرر. في عالمنا اليوم، تُعد المحافظة على البيئة من اهم المواضيع الشائعة جداً بين الناس المهتمين بالبيئة، بيد أنهم لا يعرفون من أين يبدأون، للعلم بأن محاولة تأسيس منزل مستدام وصديقاً للبيئة قد تكون جهداً متعباً في البداية، لكنها تُشكّل مشروعاً رائعاً وتعليمياً – إن صح القول – يقوم بتنفيذه جميع أفراد العائلة. وهنا، نود أن نقدم دليلنا لكل غرفة في المنزل “الصديق للبيئة”. المطبخ طبيعي جداً أن نبدأ من هنا، من المطبخ، حيث تتوفر أكثر الخيارات والفرص لتأسيس الوعي البيئي؛ من التسوق الذكي، وإعادة التدوير، إلى … Continue reading →

How Engineering is Shaping the Future of Underwater Habitats

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The idea of living and working beneath the sea has fascinated engineers and explorers for generations. As scientific research, climate monitoring, and marine conservation become increasingly urgent, the development of permanent underwater habitats is no longer a distant dream. These structures must be strong enough to survive intense pressure and corrosive salt water while providing a safe, comfortable environment for their occupants. Here is a detailed look at how advances in materials and mechanics are turning ambitious concepts into achievable projects. Why Build Underwater Habitats Undersea bases offer unique benefits that surface stations or ships simply cannot match. They provide … Continue reading →

Things You Should Know About Sustainable Software Development

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As climate change concerns continue to increase, it is becoming mandatory to minimize carbon emissions and adopt sustainable practices to save the planet. The Information Technology field has the potential to cut carbon emissions and contribute to alleviating the current climate crisis. Since software plays a significant role in energy consumption, software engineers are going green and adopting sustainable ways of developing technologies with minimal negative environmental impact using closed and open-source databases. Here is everything you need to know about sustainable software development and tips for developing an energy-efficient and eco-friendly software. What is Sustainable Software Development? Sustainable software … Continue reading →

الإسلام – في انسجام مع الطبيعة

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تعد الازمه الايكولوجيه (البيئيه) في العالم واحده من اكبرالتحديات في عصرنا الحالي. انزل الله الكتب المقدسه من خلال الانبياء و المرسليين و التي جاءت  بالبشرى والتحذيرات في ان معا, وفي ضوء ذلك يتصرف الناس بطريقة الصلاح والعدل.يتحدث الله  في القرأن الكريم عن خلق كل شيئ في ميزان ويحذر من اي عبث في هذا التوازن يؤدي الى عواقب وخيمه. هذا لا ينطبق فقط على العالم من حولنا وانما على انفسنا وارواحنا حيث لا يفرق الاسلام  عالم الانسان من عالم الطبيعه. هنالك اكثر من 6000 ايه في القرأن الكريم  منها اكثرمن  500 ايه تتعامل مع الظواهر الطبيعيه. يدعو  الله تبارك وتعالى , … Continue reading →

Medical Wastes in GCC

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There has been a growing awareness of the need for safe management of medical waste all over the world. Medical Waste are generated by all health sectors including hospitals, laboratories, diagnostic and research centers, dental and medical clinics, blood banks, mortuaries and autopsy centres, veterinary hospitals, industrial laboratories etc. Medical wastes which pose the greatest risk to human health are infectious waste (or hazardous medical waste) which constitutes 15 – 25 percent of total healthcare waste. Infectious wastes may include all waste items that are contaminated with or suspected of being contaminated with body fluids such as blood and blood products, used catheters … Continue reading →

How Easy Can Be To Store Data With A Data Environment

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The term data environment means an environment where data is collected, stored, and analyzed using computer technology. This is quite different to a traditional office environment where people are hired to use their brains, rather than their fingers, to achieve results. In today’s information age, organizations increasingly need to find ways of collecting, storing and analyzing vast amounts of data. This environment can be created by setting up a specialized room, or space, in your company, such as a data center or an IT department. In addition to this, you should ensure that the appropriate software and hardware are available … Continue reading →

Evolution of International Environmental Law on Biodiversity Conservation

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International environmental law on biodiversity conservation has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a fragmented approach focused on a few commercially important species to a comprehensive, holistic framework. This evolution reflects a growing global awareness of the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the profound threat posed by biodiversity loss. This article traces the key milestones in this journey, from early species-specific regulations to the ambitious goals set for 2025. Early Species-Specific Regulations and Frameworks (1940s–1980s) The initial efforts in international biodiversity law were reactive, primarily aiming to manage the exploitation of economically valuable species. The International Convention for the Regulation of … Continue reading →

Islamic Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship

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Everyone is well-aware of the cause of severe climatic disturbances which affect us all and the poorest and most vulnerable in particular – sheer greed and unbridled, reckless, consumption. Islam has always provided the keys to a harmonious life in which humans refuse to take more from nature than they need for their sustenance and enjoyment. Islam has repeatedly warned about the imbalances and inequalities that would arise if one were not to follow its recommendations. God created the world in balance (mizan): habitats, ecosystems and all forms of life. A balance that only humans are capable of breaking, due … Continue reading →