Ghana is a multi-party democratic country located on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, where it has a tropical climate that exhibits both wet and dry seasons. It is a nation known for its diverse wildlife, old forts, and diverse ecology. In different sectors of the country, there are different crops grown of particular significance to its economy. There are sectors dedicated to growing cotton and tobacco. Other sectors are dedicated to primarily food crops like
Rwanda is a landlocked country of 26,338 square kilometers undergoing a rapid urbanization and is the second most densely populated country in Africa. Severe weather events, particularly floods and drought have historically imposed heavy costs in Rwanda. Additionally, air pollution from wood burning, vehicle exhaust and dusty roads has become a concern in Rwanda (WHO, 2016). Despite the associated health risks, air quality (AQ) programs, particularly in Rwanda have stalled or been discontinued in recent
Worldwide fish consumption per capita is higher than it has ever been. With such increasing demand, particularly amongst the developed world, overfishing has become a serious issue. One-third of the world’s oceans can be classified as overfished, which disproportionately affects developing nations. It is estimated that, in the near future, many African countries will have to start importing fish, despite an overwhelming ability to produce fish themselves. This points to a severe lack of food
Avid hikers and mountaineers will have to begin thinking twice before climbing the largest mountain in the world. Not just because Mount Everest has an elevation above 29,029 ft (8,848 meters) and temperatures go much below zero degrees, but past climbers have been leaving garbage in measurements of tons on base camps and routes. Furthermore, the issue does not simply lie within the climbers, but also with the lodgers around the mountain who burn toxic
In partnership with esaSolar and GreenWorks Orlando, we have launched a solar installation job training pilot program (tentatively Brighter Future), a hands-on intensive training program focused on advancing Central Florida’s solar workforce of tomorrow. On December 21st, 2018, eight young professionals from the Parramore Kidz Zone’s (PKZ) Youth Entrepreneurship Program and local universities installed a 7.85 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on a residential home in Audubon Park, Orlando. With no experience required, participants gained
Environmentalists are changing the world whether it be conservation of natural lands, environmental justice for at-risk communities, scientific research, or climate action. Visionaries are leading the way in the environmental activist movement. Here are five environmentalists you should know: Vandana Shiva (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/08/25/seeds-of-doubt) Vandana Shiva, based in Delhi, India; began her journey into sustainability in 1982 when she opened up an independent institute called the Research Foundation for Science, Technology, and Ecology; this institute
