Solar power is a great alternative to kerosene which is dangerous for people and the environment. For more information about this, read this article first HYPERLINK TO ARTICLE ABOVE WOMEN IN ZANZIBAR Only half of homes in Zanzibar are connected to national grid, and the rest must use kerosene fuel.
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What is sustainability and why is it important
Sustainability means achieving a balance between human processes and natural processes. For example, it means not using up natural resources quicker than they are being replaced. By choosing sustainable processes, we protect the environment and ensure that it will continue to support us in the future. SUSTAINABLE FARMING Farming is
Rhino Horn: The Illegal Trade Route from South Africa to Vietnam
RHINO HORN: THE ILLEGAL TRADE ROUTE FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO VIETNAM There are 20,000 white rhinos in Africa today; they are classified as “near threatened”. While this statistic alone is shocking, black rhinos (who have smaller mouths than white rhinos) are classed as “critically endangered”. Only 5,000 of them remain.
The Flipflopi: Kenya’s Response to the Plastic Crisis
THE ‘PLASTIC CRISIS’ Discussion and disapproval of the ‘plastic crisis’ has increased greatly in recent years, encouraging a worldwide revolt against the harmful material. Plastic is a problem as it is a man-made (synthetic) material that takes hundreds of years to break down naturally. Single-use plastic items, which are used
The Importance of Our Oceans
The oceans cover 70% of Earth’s surface, and without them, there would be no life at all. The oceans provide us with things as basic as oxygen, and as advanced as cancer treatments. RESOURCES One of the most essential resources on Earth is oxygen. About half of our oxygen comes
Tips to Save Water
The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on Earth. Water circulates through the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land. Water from the oceans evaporates and condenses into clouds in the atmosphere. Eventually, these clouds become full of water and release some of it as rain. In very cold climates,
Are Cheetahs Running to Extinction?
Cheetahs are one of Africa’s most beautiful, and most endangered big cats. They are the fastest land animal in the world, running at speeds of up to 120km/h (75mph). That’s the same as the speed limit on South African freeways. Cheetahs are a charismatic species, that define the African Savannah,
Giant Bamboo Farms: How they Can Help the Environment
About an hour outside the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, lies southeastern Africa’s largest bamboo farm, owned by the company AfriBam and set up in 2014. The bamboo farm was set up with the aim of providing a renewable source of fuelwood for locals. Local Malawians are benefitting from this already.
Why it’s Time to Save the Rainforests
WHAT IS DEFORESTATION? The tropical rainforests of Sub-Saharan Africa are full of vibrant life, home to some of the world’s rarest animals and plants. The forests also provide food, shelter and fresh water to over 75 million people. However, rainforests like these are particularly at risk of deforestation. This is
Moths and Butterflies: How to tell them Apart
This article is the second in a two-part series on butterflies. These fascinating insects can be quite difficult to differentiate from their cousin, the moth. This article tells you all you need to know to spot both species in the wild, and explains why they are important economically and ecologically.
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