Biodiversity is when there are many species in an area. A species is a particular sort of plant or animal …
Environment
The advantages of hydropower over solar power in Africa
There is definitely an energy crisis in Africa that needs to be faced. Solar power, the use of the sun’s …
How nutrient cycling keeps land healthy
WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS?
Nutrients are ‘elements’ (types of matter that make up everything we see and feel). All plants and …
Why we should stop burning waste and alternatives for waste disposal
WASTE LEVELS IN NUMBERS
Every year humans make more than 1 billion tons of waste. The problem is getting worse …
How sub-Saharan Africa can work towards sustainable energy
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
The potential for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is enormous. The region has abundant clean power …
The emotional complexity of elephants and their similarity to humans
Elephants are one of the smartest animals on earth. They live in family groups known as herds, and are fiercely …
Tips and tricks for wildlife photography
Wildlife photography can be very challenging. Animals cannot be told to pose, so the photographer must wait for the right …
How birds developed the ability to fly
Have you ever jumped off a step and pretended to fly? Many of us want to be able to fly! …
How to have and affordable energy with solar micro-grids
A solar micro-grid is a type of solar power system that is able to serve multiple customers at the same …
Business vs. environment – what we can learn from the Serengeti road
There have been long ongoing battles between the Tanzania government and African conservationists over the creation of a highway through …