Africa and Sub-Saharan African Environmental Issues
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Volta EPA to enforce standards through ‘operation compliance’
A taskforce of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would in May embark on an operation…
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Farmers urged to run their farms as a business, choosing profitable agric practices
The Dean of the School of Agriculture at the University of Ghana, Professor Irene Egyir has advised farmers to run…
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Consider cultivation of boabab trees in response to climate crisis – HTU
The Department of Agro Enterprise Development of the Ho Technical University has urged state and nonstate actors to consider the…
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IPCC report: Stop expanding oil and gas production, UN chief tells Nigeria, oil-producing nations
The United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, suggested that oil-producing nations, including Nigeria, should cease further developments of new oil and…
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Tanzania calls for establishment of tree seedlings nurseries to enhance greening drive
Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Monday launched a national tree planting program and urged relevant authorities to establish tree…
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New framework to harmonize climate services outdoored
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has outdoored a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) that seeks to harmonize climate services…
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Ghana Struggles with Rising Water Pollution as Industries Neglect Environmental Regulations
Ghana, a country known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is now facing a growing problem: water pollution.…
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Charcoal use on the rise in Ghana due to economic hardships
Ghana, a country known for its rich natural resources, is facing an increasing problem with the use of charcoal as…
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The use of renewable energy in Africa could reduce water consumption by up to 40%,
According to a recent study, the use of renewable energy in Africa could significantly reduce water consumption in the continent…
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FALSE NARRATIVE: Africa can only develop its economies through the exploitation of natural resources.
The narrative that Africa can only develop its economies through the exploitation of natural resources is not only false, but…
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