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At various times in the geologic past, the Earth had dense forests in low-lying wetland areas. Due to natural processes such as flooding, these forests were buried underneath soil. As more and more soil deposited over them, they were compressed.

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Wangari Maathai was well-known as a political, social, and environmental activist. In 1977 she started a grass-roots movement aimed at countering the deforestation that was threatening the means of subsistence of the agricultural population.

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Torrential Floods in Nigeria Release Zoo Animals into Streets
Torrential Floods in Nigeria Release Zoo Animals into Streets

The devastating torrential floods began over the weekend but intensified in the early hours of Monday, September 9, 2024.

Clean Air Day Emphasizes Investment in air pollution solutions
Clean Air Day Emphasizes Investment in air pollution solutions

Clean Air day for Blue Skies has stressed the need for collective effort in response to air pollution as dirty air has become a menace

Colombia’s Grim Record as Deadliest Country for Environmental Activists
Colombia’s Grim Record as Deadliest Country for Environmental Activists

79 environmental activists were killed in Colombia in 2023, the highest number the organization has ever recorded since 2012

Vulnerable Nations Demand $1.3 Trillion Annually for Climate Resilience
Vulnerable Nations Demand $1.3 Trillion Annually for Climate Resilience

African negotiators are calling for $1.3 trillion per year in the new climate finance goal in the coming COP29 at Baku in Azerbaijan

The Dark Side of Electric Vehicles
The Dark Side of Electric Vehicles

Transition minerals—such as nickel, lithium, copper, and cobalt—are critical components in the production of Electric Vehicles batteries

African Journalists Convene to Amplify Climate Justice Narratives
African Journalists Convene to Amplify Climate Justice Narratives

Africa is most vulnerable to climate impacts, hence African journalists need to spearhead the reshaping of narratives around climate justice

AGRA’s 2024 Report Highlights MSMEs as Key Players in Africa’s Food Systems Transformation
AGRA’s 2024 Report Highlights MSMEs as Key Players in Africa’s Food Systems Transformation

Dr. Kalibata emphasized the report as a milestone in underscoring the crucial impact of MSMEs in driving productivity and economic growth

Africa’s Unified Climate Action: Aligning Priorities Ahead of COP29
Africa’s Unified Climate Action: Aligning Priorities Ahead of COP29

We must anchor our negotiations, deliberations, and common position at COP29 on securing grants rather than debt or loans

Equity Group Champions Sustainability in Africa with Launch of 2023 Report
Equity Group Champions Sustainability in Africa with Launch of 2023 Report

The International Finance Corporation(IFC)ranked Equity Group as a global leader in climate-related transactions in 258 financial institutions

Are Wildfires Causing Irreversible Change Across the Mediterranean Landscape?
Are Wildfires Causing Irreversible Change Across the Mediterranean Landscape?

The increasing intensity, and scale of wildfires, driven by climate change, are now threatening the ability of these ecosystems to recover

#Beat Plastic Pollution Calls for Global Collective Action
#Beat Plastic Pollution Calls for Global Collective Action

Plastic pollution severely impacts ecosystems, biodiversity, and soil—the very foundations essential for survival of both humans and wildlife

Protests Surge Against EACOP Amidst Global Calls on Fossil Fuel Reduction
Protests Surge Against EACOP Amidst Global Calls on Fossil Fuel Reduction

EACOP is spearheaded by Total Energies, holding 62% shares, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation 8%, governments of Uganda and Tanzania

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