40% of soil in Africa is degraded and susceptible to erosion
WHAT IS SOIL EROSION?
Soil erosion is the removal …
Environment
Recycling tips – how to make yarn from plastic bags
HOW TO USE OLD PLASTIC BAGS
Old plastic carrier bags can be used to make yarn. This yarn can then …
The harmful consequences of poaching
PHILIPPA SUMNER
In Africa poaching is sadly a common occurrence. Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals. …
Solar home systems: off-grid solar power
ALESSANDRA MARTORANA
Solar Home Systems are one type of solar power product that can bring electric power to African’s who …
The consequences of hazardous waste and its treatment
LUCY CLAY
WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE?
Hazardous wastes are poisonous forms of waste. They can be byproducts of manufacturing and …
The impact of storms and flooding in Africa
THE IMPACT OF STORMS AND FLOODING IN AFRICA
Flooding occurs when a body of water (such as a river or …
Wildlife tourism and what it means for Africa
WHAT IS TOURISM?
The definition of tourism is the business of providing entertainment, transport or places to stay for someone …
Recycling and helping the world: how we can reuse old cans
LUCY CLAY
HOW TO REUSE OLD CANS
Old cans are really bad for the environment because they take over 500 …
Waste in cities and what we can do to help
LUCY CLAY
WASTE IN CITIES
Waste in cities is becoming a big problem. Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are growing very …
The role of solar panels in reducing energy costs
ALESSANDRA MARTORANA
SAVE MONEY WITH SOLAR PANELS
Solar panels are a cheaper alternative to normal electricity provided by the government. …