Environment
Northumberland Rewilding Project Seeks to Put Community Before Land Profits
By Benson Daniel A major rewilding project in northern England is attempting to reshape the way large areas of land are acquired, managed...
WHO Raises Concern Over Rising Tobacco Production in Africa.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over the rising production of tobacco leaves in Africa despite a global decline, warning of...
Nearly half of world’s farmers suffer pesticide poisoning each year, study finds
By Benson Daniel Nearly half of the world’s farmers and agricultural workers experience pesticide poisoning every year, according to a new study that...
Sri Lanka Delivers Water to 72,000 People as Severe El Niño Drought Deepens
Sri Lanka's government is supplying water to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts as the country faces a severe drought linked to this...
Pennsylvania Governor Tightens Rules for AI Data Center Projects
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed an executive order imposing new environmental, transparency and community approval requirements on companies seeking to build...
Lagos Government Mobilises Youths for Ocean Protection and Environmental Sustainability
By Benson Daniel The Lagos State Government has called on young people to take a more active role in protecting the state’s oceans,...
Oil Slicks Spotted in Gulf as Iran US Maritime Attacks Raise Environmental Concerns
Two suspected oil slicks have been detected in Iranian waters, raising concerns over potential environmental damage as attacks on vessels intensify between Iran...
Indonesia Wildfires Nearly Double in July as El Niño Intensifies
Wildfires affected nearly 95,000 hectares of land in Indonesia in July, almost doubling the area burned during the previous six months as the...
