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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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Meet Zambian Teen Educating on Climate Change Through Sign Language
Meet Zambian Teen Educating on Climate Change Through Sign Language

Zambian Teen, an 18-year-old Bridget Chanda is helping spread the word about climate change using sign language.

STEM Initiative Launches Nanosatellites to Analyze Air Pollution
STEM Initiative Launches Nanosatellites to Analyze Air Pollution

The UniSat program is not only a technological feat but also a significant step towards gender equality in STEM fields.

South Sudan Warns of Severe Flooding
South Sudan Warns of Severe Flooding

South Sudan has issued a warning of severe flooding as water levels in Lake Victoria reached a record high.

Mombasa Plastics Prize Showcases Green Enterprises on Plastic Free Day
Mombasa Plastics Prize Showcases Green Enterprises on Plastic Free Day

Mombasa Plastics Prize has been supporting nine youth-led businesses in transforming innovative prototypes to sustainable enterprises

African Civil Society Organizations Question clean cooking Summit
African Civil Society Organizations Question clean cooking Summit

women are currently forced to use dirty fuels for cooking at their local economy hence clean cooking technology would be a sustainable means

Clean Cooking in Africa Summit Mobilizes $ 2.2 Billion
Clean Cooking in Africa Summit Mobilizes $ 2.2 Billion

The lack of access to clean cooking affects over 2 billion people worldwide with more than half in Africa, typically cooking over open fires

UN Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Unveils Fourth Edition of Target-Setting Protocol
UN Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Unveils Fourth Edition of Target-Setting Protocol

the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance unveiled the fourth edition of its ground-breaking Target-Setting Protocol

EU & DANIDA Invest $17.7 Million for Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Uganda
EU & DANIDA Invest $17.7 Million for Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Uganda

The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) has invested Shs66.8b ($17.7 million)

UNICEF Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Aid in Zimbabwe
UNICEF Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Aid in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is facing an El Nino emergency, significantly affecting children under five years old, pregnant and lactating women and adolescents.

Hydrogen Vs Electric Cars: Which is Better for the Future?
Hydrogen Vs Electric Cars: Which is Better for the Future?

While electric cars are more widespread, hydrogen cars are gaining traction due to their fast refueling and longer travel range

Google Supports Kenyans affected by Floods crisis
Google Supports Kenyans affected by Floods crisis

The relentless rainfall has filled reservoirs to the brim, raising fears of widespread floods if the dams fail to hold.

GEAPP Launches Climate Africa Warsha to Advance Renewable Energy Reporting
GEAPP Launches Climate Africa Warsha to Advance Renewable Energy Reporting

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) program will be conducted at least twice annually, ensuring sustained momentum

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