INTRODUCTION Plastic has become omnipresent in our everyday lives, used for packaging our food, making our electronic devices, and more. Plastic pollution, commonly referred to as “plastic pollution,” results from the accumulation of plastic waste in our environment. It has detrimental consequences for the Earth, oceans, seas, and rivers, affecting
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Shortage in fish on Senegalese coasts: A catalyzing factor in illegal immigration among Senegalese fishermen
Introduction: Fish scarcity along the Senegalese coast is a major problem that has provoked the growth of illegal immigration in Senegal. From traditional fishing to excessive industrial fishing, Senegalese fishermen continue to immigrate to Europe for better prospects for themselves and their families, unfortunately, the journey is often fatal. Fishing
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE
Introduction Our century appears to be one of the epochs in which talks about man and his environment have been central. Yet, it remains a paradox that it is one of the periods which have experienced the deepest anguish and in-ordinate degradation of the environment. We live in an era
Eco-Friendly Education: Shaping Responsible Humans to Safeguard the Environment
Introduction In the wake of the industrial and technological revolutions that have swept through our societies since the nineteenth century, we find ourselves entrenched in profit-driven consumer cultures. The consequences of these transformations have led to a myriad of environmental threats, primarily attributed to human activity. It is imperative for
Food Waste: How does Food Waste Affect the Environment
Introduction Food waste is food that is intended for human consumption that is wasted and lost, and can occur anywhere throughout the entire supply chain from farm stage to harvest to households. In the UK, households waste 6.6 million tonnes of food and 4.5 million tonnes of that is edible
Women on the Frontlines: Battling Environmental Challenges and Climate Change in Senegal
Introduction The position of women facing environmental challenges and change in Senegal is complex and multifaceted, although there have been many notable advances in women’s rights in recent years, notably the adoption of the law on parity in 2010. Senegalese women remain the most vulnerable, but also the first victims
PLASTIC POLLUTION AND SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISIS
Introduction Scientifically called polymers, plastics of which there are two main families, (thermosets and thermoplastics) are the cause of plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is the destruction or degradation of ecosystems and natural habitats by introducing plastic elements. The current state of plastic pollution Since 1950, more than 9 billion tons
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative-Planting a Sustainable Future
Introduction Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is one of the most ambitious environmental restoration programs in the world. The initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, aims to plant 20 billion trees across the country and plant 25 million seedlings by the end of 2022. This initiative is part
The Importance of Biodiversity and Solutions to Address the Crisis
Introduction Biodiversity, also known as biological diversity, encompasses all living beings and the ecosystems they inhabit. Coined in 1985, the term is celebrated globally on May 22nd as World Biodiversity Day. Biodiversity encompasses ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity, and species diversity, with over 1.8 million identified and named species and many
IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT
Introduction Never underestimate the power of a healthy home environment. For some, “home” can simply refer to the place they call “home,” while for others, it can be a “feeling,” a feeling of love and care. Our homes and families are supposed to be the places where we feel the
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