In recent years, there has been a clear move to renewables. This is because they are often cheaper and cleaner …
Environment
African Landscapes: Savannas and Threats to their Future
Africa is one of the most varied continents on the planet. There is nowhere else quite like Africa on earth. …
Making businesses from waste
Waste is becoming a very big problem across the world. Africa makes 70 million tonnes of waste every year. By …
The benefits of growing trees and crops together
Trees can produce useful things like firewood, food for animals, material for building and natural fibres. However, areas where trees …
The advantages and disadvantages of hydropower
Hydropower uses the power of moving water to generate electricity and currently contributes towards 20% of global electricity. It is …
The benefits of good soil health
Soil is an important resource that is useful to us in many different ways. It is central to successful farming …
The benefits of composting
Compost is decayed material (fruit and vegetable waste) that is used as a fertiliser. When you put compost on plants …
Drought and its impact on Africa
WHAT IS A DROUGHT?
A drought is a period of low rainfall in a certain region or area. Such periods …
The place of insects in our ecosystem
We don’t often think about insects. They are small and fly around very fast. They can be annoying when they …
The current state of hydropower in Africa
Hydropower uses moving water to generate electricity. As a continent rich in lakes and rivers, Africa has great hydropower potential. …