My closets, storage locker, kitchen drawers, bookcases, car trunk, and the nooks of my condo are an allegory for the adage “a fool and their money are soon parted.” Like many, I’m suffocating under a pile of objects meant to patch the structural cracks in my well-being, but they now serve as forensic evidence of Read More…
Food waste is a global issue with far-reaching consequences for the environment, economy, and society at large. Approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste each year, valued at nearly $1 trillion. This burdens landfills and wastes valuable resources, such as water, energy, and labor. We’re taking a closer look at the importance Read More…
Creating a safe and efficient lab environment is crucial for conducting accurate, secure, reproducible experiments. Laboratories often contain hazardous materials, fragile equipment, and potentially dangerous processes. It is imperative to follow certain guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure smooth operations. A well-organized lab environment can significantly improve workflow, reduce errors, and facilitate collaboration among team Read More…
“And I’d say we’re proud to be working with Ghana on efforts to combat IUU fishing, as well as the crimes often associated with it.” When President Joe Biden and private partners launched the LEAF coalition on Earth Day in April 2021, Ghana was among the first two countries to sign an emissions reduction purchase agreement. Three years on, Read More…
“EPA will help build capacity for E-waste management by featuring Ghana at an upcoming international E-Waste Management Network webinar.” In Accra, Ghana, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday announced the agency’s commitments to an array of environmental issues confronting the African continent. These pledges will improve the technical capacities of African countries to Read More…
This past week, Norway’s parliament “considered the government’s proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf.” The country, which borders both the North and Norwegian seas, hopes to pioneer deep-sea mining, as it has the potential to be the first to do so. Though some private companies outside of Norway Read More…
“The average rate of warming in Africa was +0.3 o C/decade during the 1991-2022 period, compared to +0.2 o C/decade between 1961 and 1990. This is slightly above the global average.” Read More…
A light brown monkey, tethered to an enclosure, is up for sale for N80,000, about ($104), at a local livestock market in Ikorodu, Lagos state, Nigeria. The presence of the monkey at the market reflects the current threat faced by vanishing wildlife in the country. And here is how I found out about the animal. Read More…
“Legislations are in place to prevent the illegal sale of precious wildlife in Nigeria, yet the prohibited practice persists. The wildlife trader may not have heard of the Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act Decree No.11 of 1985.” Hawkers are not strange sights on the many bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria. But Read More…
February 18 is World Pangolin Day! February 18, 2023, is World Pangolin Day, and the animals are vanishing. They are hunted and killed for their scales and meat, especially in Africa and Asia. Their survival into the next century is worrying. The African Pangolin Working Group and many other pangolin advocates worldwide are not Read More…
Measures for wildlife protection are an ongoing conversation between the Government of Canada and Quebec. In Quebec City on Monday morning, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change addressed the management, protection, and recovery of boreal caribou. Since 2003 Canada’s Species and Risk Act has declared the caribou as threatened. The government of Quebec, along Read More…
Canada is on its way to net-zero emissions Transit Canada held a press release on August 18th in Ottawa to discuss the impact of the environmental measures established for cruise ships. The Canadian government implemented these measures because of its commitment to giving citizens a healthy environment. Joyce Murray, the Minister of Fisheries, stated, “Protecting Read More…
