INTRODUCTION Soil is essential for supporting plant growth and serves as a habitat for microbes. It is also one of the resources needed by farmers for their business. The resources of the soil (water, air, nutrients, and minerals), when well-managed, will contribute to a healthy environment. It will maintain
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THE IMPACT OF CHINA ON THE ZIMBABWEAN ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION In 2018, Zimbabwe and China became official ‘strategic partners’. China provides a source of credit and investment that is important for Zimbabwe’s economy. The country would struggle without this investment. However, for those living in areas where Chinese companies mine, the relationship has instead resulted in serious environmental problems.
HOW THE CONGO RAINFOREST HELPS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
New findings A new research study has shown that the Congo rainforest is more efficient at absorbing carbon dioxide than the Amazon rainforest. This highlights the important role that the Congo plays in combating climate change and mitigating its damaging effects. The study looked at the impact of the worst
The Future of Electricity
Many people do not have access to electricity, despite it being a vital form of energy, in homes, businesses, and on the streets. What is the current situation? At the moment, Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the lowest electricity access rates in the world. 600 million people lack access to
Ensuring food security in Africa: the future of aquaculture
With global fish stocks facing massive declines due to overexploitation, the practice of aquaculture has emerged to help meet the world’s ever-rising food demand. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed under controlled conditions, taking place in land-based systems such as indoor tanks or
What is water scarcity?
Water scarcity is when there is a lack of fresh water to meet the water demands of populations. This can lead to ‘water stress’, which is when economic, social, and environmental problems are caused by a lack of water. What causes water scarcity? A lack of water supply
The Future of Vanilla Farming
Over 80% of the world’s vanilla is produced on the island of Madagascar. One of the poorest countries in the world, this key export provides crucial income for 80,000 farmers across the country. Highly variable, the price of vanilla has soared in recent years, reaching a peak of 600 US
ADAPTING WELLNESS AS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
“Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being”. –J. Stanford Health is wealth worth more than gold. Wellness is being free from illness and with a good mental condition, especially as an actively pursued goal. The journey to wellness to achieve a healthy lifestyle is not
ADOPTION OF GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY IN GHANA
INTRODUCTION Agriculture is taking different procedures from the traditional to a more modernized system over the globe. Agriculture employs over 60% of Ghana labour force which demands that it must be abreast with increasing and current technology to make use of the limited resources such as land, water and nutrients.
Adapting Africa’s coastlines to rising sea levels
One of the major effects of climate change is a rise in global sea levels, driven by the thermal expansion of ocean water, and the addition of freshwater from melting glaciers into the sea. Depending on how much global temperatures continue to increase, sea levels are expected to rise anywhere
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