Saturday, February 22, 2025

Environment

Ocean Heat Fueling Hurricane Milton Was Made Up to 800 Times...

As Floridians raced to prepare for and escape the path of Hurricane Milton, an analysis published Monday showed that high sea-surface temperatures fueling the...

On Heels of Helene, Milton Explodes Into Category 5 Hurricane

"This is not normal," said climate advocates Monday as they expressed the same shock as weather experts who were reporting on the rapid strengthening...

Global Water Woes the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ for Climate...

The climate crisis is destabilizing the world's water cycle, depriving millions of people of the freshwater resources they need while inundating others with deadly...

Greta Thunberg Detained at Brussels Climate Protest Against Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Renowned activist Greta Thunberg was detained on Saturday at a climate protest in Brussels aimed at ending European Union fossil fuel subsidies. The protest...

Concerns Raised About Toxic Exposure in Aftermath of Helene Floodwaters

Local officials, academic researchers, and volunteer responders have raised concerns about chemical and biological contamination brought by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene in the...

Supreme Court Issues Rare—Temporary—Wins for EPA With Methane, Mercury Rulings

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected two industry-backed petitions to issue injunctions on new Biden administration rules for methane and mercury in a...

Cornell Study Shows LNG Worse for Climate Than Coal

On the heels of Hurricane Helene devastating the U.S. Southeast and sparking fresh calls for action on the fossil fuel-driven climate emergency, a long-awaited...

Scientists, Experts Demand ‘Immediate End’ to EU Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Warning that policymakers in the European Union are undermining the bloc's own climate goals by continuing to subsidize fossil fuel extraction, climate scientists and...

Walz Applauded for ‘Calling Out Trump’s Allegiance to Big Oil’ in...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz used the climate portion of Tuesday night's vice presidential debate with Republican Sen. JD Vance to lambast GOP nominee...

21 Private Equity Firms Fund Over a Gigaton of Annual Climate...

The energy portfolios of over 20 top U.S. private equity firms are responsible for an estimated combined 1.17 gigatons of annual greenhouse gas emissions—more...

Youth Arrested Demanding VP Debate Question on Climate Emergency

Just hours away from the U.S. vice presidential debate on Tuesday, six members of the youth-led Sunrise Movement were arrested for blocking the...

Endless Stream of Climate Disasters Bolsters Demand to ‘Make Polluters Pay’

In the wake of one of the hottest summers ever recorded in the United States and the deadly destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, climate...

From Chimney Rock to Kathmandu, Floodwaters Bring Death and Devastation

Floodwaters brought mass death and destruction to the United States and Nepal over the weekend due to storms likely intensified by climate breakdown, following...

Africa’s Business Heroes Top 10 Finalists Head to the Grand Finale

Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba...

Climate Movement Says ‘Hurricane Helene Must Be a Wake-Up Call’

This is a developing story. Please check back for possible updates... As emergency crews have worked through the weekend to rescue people and restore essential...

Ghana: Entrepreneur builds rice brand to over $1m in yearly sales

Nana Owusu-Achau Interview with Nana Owusu-AchauFOUNDER, AGRO KINGS Lives in: Ghana Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company...

Exporting Zambia’s honey to the US: Interview with agribusiness entrepreneur

Miit Pandoliker Interview with Miit PandolikerCEO AND CO-FOUNDER, LUANO FOOD COMPANY Lives in: Lusaka, Zambia Zambia-based Luano Food Company, which specialises in honey...

Exclusive: Khanna Proposes End to ‘Unconscionable’ Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil

As fossil fuel giants continue to rake in billions of dollars in profits, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna on Thursday is reintroducing legislation to end...

Country Profile : DRC Water

The DRC is the most water-rich country in Africa. It accounts for approximately 52 percent of Africa's surface water reserves and 23 percent of...

Mobilizing finance to build climate-resilient, sustainable African cities

In Africa, the current population of around 1.1 billion will double by 2050 and more than 80% of that increase will occur in cities....

Interview with Seth M. Siegel – Prominent Water Expert

Question ADM: Why Water? Answer Seth: I got involved with water policy issues for two reasons: First, there aren't enough people talking about water, whether...

Water Realities

In the Agrifrica Digital Magazine we covered the realities of Water from various countries. Hereunder the snapshot of a few Countries Challenges & Solutions,...

Africa post-coronavirus green economy from Portugal to Africa

As countries in Europe are preparing for post-coronavirus world, African countries are advancing their Digital Economy, Green industries and blue economies. In the case of...

African countries against plastic

According to the African Development Bank(AfDB), 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide each year, much of which is plastic waste that pollutes the...

COVID19 effect: From real time Safari to Virtual Safaris

South African company WildEarth brings virtual safaris to a worldwide audience in the comfort of their living room via a camera that WildEarth guides...

Hemp based eco-building in Morocco

What can't we do with hemp? Well, this forward-thinking and innovative eco-building "Sunimplant" has been built in Morocco as it combines a hemp construction...