Stories on biodiversity, conservation, pollution, and efforts to protect the natural world.
Gold carries promise wherever it is found. However, in some parts of Ghana, gold discovery has left a bitter taste in the mouths of the inhabitants of the land. The rise of illegal mining (Galamsey) has deepened this contradiction, turning once-thriving environments into cautionary tales. Galamsey has become a menace that, every passing second it […]
Fixing galamsey begins with integrity — Rev Joyce Aryee Read More »
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The rare northern bald ibis, once revered in Ancient Egypt, was driven to near extinction over several centuries, with dramatic declines beginning as early as the 17th century. Today, breeding and rewilding efforts in Rabat, Morocco, are driving a rare conservation breakthrough. What is the northern bald ibis? The migratory birds are distinguished by their
Rare bird featured in ancient Egypt edges back from extinction in Morocco Read More »
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Ghana estimated the municipal solid waste generation across the 16 regions at over 7 million tons in 2024, per data submitted to the Basel Convention.This is an enormous volume that, if piled together, would match the weight of over 1.4 million elephants. Accra alone produces about 2,800 metric tons of solid waste, according to the
Organic waste is gold: The case for biogas Read More »
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