Introduction Galamsey, a term derived from the phrase “gather them and sell,” describes the illegal mining of gold in Ghana. This practice has grown into a significant environmental and social issue with lethal consequences. Originating from the need for quick profits, galamsey operations are often small-scale and informal, involving individuals
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Man’s abusive exploitation of nature
INTRODUCTION In the district of Kolondiéba (see map), human pressure is an enormous threat to environmental resources. This problem is intensifying with population growth and the lack of socio-economic and cultural development projects. It is made worse by the development of road communication infrastructures with the major towns. This article
SAND TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION: FORMIDABLE CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION IN GHANA
Introduction Many Ghanaians are fully aware that road accidents and diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS are the leading causes of deaths in Ghana. What would be their reaction if they found that air pollution causes more deaths (23,792) than road accidents (2,228), malaria (21,597) and HIV/AIDS (14,620)? According to
BEES: THE ARCHITECTS OF LIFE
Introduction: Bees, these often overlooked little insects, play a vital role in preserving our environment. Their ingenious and complex functioning is at the core of an ecological balance that is often fragile, and its disruption can have disastrous consequences. Let’s explore why bees are so crucial for nature and how
The Effects of Load shedding on Food Production in South Africa
Introduction Load shedding is South Africa’s struggle with the supply and demand of electricity, in which the demand outweighs the supply. In response, Eskom, a South African government-owned entity tasked with the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, switches off electricity to manage the burden on the electricity power grid. This is managed according to a
Recycling companies in Africa: sustainability and employment opportunities
Introduction: Africa faces major environmental challenges, such as air and water pollution, waste management, and deforestation. However, these challenges also offer opportunities for recycling and waste management companies. Recycling businesses can help reduce waste, protect the environment, and create sustainable jobs. Benefits and challenges : The benefits of setting up
Public Holiday to plant trees – Kenyan Government’s New Initiative
Recently, the Kenyan Government has begun an initiative to help tackle climate change & deforestation, by giving everyone in Kenya a national holiday on Monday 13th November, and encouraging them to spend this time planting tree seedlings, in an effort to help save the planet, as deforestation is one of
Food insecurity: A Major Threat to Humanity
Food Insecurity in its Entirety The issue of food insecurity is a major issue on an international and national scale and is interlinked with the issue of climate change. Food insecurity is an economic and social condition in which households lack basic and nutritious food necessities. Food insecurity occurs in
BOBO-DIOULASSO: NON-BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC BAGS DEGRADE THE ENVIRONMENT
Introduction : Bobo-Dioulasso, the economic capital of Burkina Faso, is being transformed into a veritable landfill, toxifying the environment; an issue that requires particular attention given the strategic location of the city. Poor management of plastic bags Commonly called the town of Sya, Bobo-Dioulasso has yet to reach the
BOGS: The Earth’s Carbon Stock
Introduction A bog is a natural environment poor in oxygen, made up of peat and water. Peat is a soil characterized by its high organic matter content, little or no decomposed. It covers only 3% of the earth’s surface but stores around 550 billion tonnes of carbon. That’s twice as