ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF AVIATION POST-COVID-19
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by Tawanda Muzamwese
1y ago
Bon Voyage! Many people are celebrating that they are able to get into the skies again after the COVID-19 pandemic has eased in the last few months.  There are serious concerns however related to the emissions caused by the aviation sector due to the flight of aircraft from one destination to the other. Building more efficient aircraft which is fuel efficient is also being actioned as a way of minimising environmental impact of this sector. In addition, the generation of waste by airline passengers is also an issue of concern. Paper, plastic and food waste are endemic in the aviation sect ..read more
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Climate Proofing in Zimbabwe
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by Tendai Keith Guvamombe
1y ago
The Government of Zimbabwe is making remarkable strides in making sure that the whole nation is well equipped with the knowledge of climate change. Everyone has seen the realities presented by climate change vagaries, ranging from drought spells, shift of climatic weather pattern, flash floods, cyclones and among other unprecedented scenarios, such a process is referred to as climate proofing. The term refers to the ability by the government through entities, departments or agents to carry out an engagement process with regards to the need to incorporate institutions, departments and individua ..read more
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Can Africa win from exploiting its oil and gas?
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by Innocent Nhire
1y ago
One can not dispute the arguments made against fossil fuels from an environmental standpoint. Numerous calculations demonstrate that the production from oil and gas fields that have already received licenses, much alone any upcoming exploration, will release carbon emissions substantially above what is consistent with the 1.5-degree ceiling stipulated in the Paris Agreement. From the standpoint of energy systems, it is gaining strength quickly. What is the development justification for a fossil fuel ‘free-for-all’ if the environmental pressure to quit fossil fuels is so great and they are less ..read more
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Hydroponics and the Environment
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by Tawanda Muzamwese
1y ago
Hydroponics is the growth of plants in other media which are not soil. This could be fluids that have minerals and essential plant nutrients. Agricultural benefits of hydroponics include the fact that it allows crop growth in small space, thereby achieving intensification of agriculture and better produce. Hydroponics eliminates pests which normally exist in the soil as it uses alternative growth media. This situation reduces the need for pesticides and other agrochemicals which may be needed in pest control. Land for agriculture remains a challenge in many countries due to increased populatio ..read more
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ESIA as a tool for business sustainability
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by Wadzanai Diana Manyame
1y ago
Every developmental project entails the exploitation of the environment, be it the natural or artificial built environment. Construction encompasses the extraction and use of resources and this could have significant or non-significant impacts on all aspects of the environment either during project implementation or after decommissioning. It is therefore imperative that an assessment of the project be done prior to development to measure the severity of the possible impacts of the project on the environment. This allows for proper planning, making informed decisions as well as coming up with m ..read more
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Safe Chemicals Management key for sustainable industrial growth
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by Tawanda Muzamwese
1y ago
Chemical usage continues to rise globally. The utility of chemicals is well documented, but mitigation measures are lagging behind. Many chemical accidents have occurred. As a result, stakeholders are implored to manage their chemical usage, storage and disposal. Chemical accident prevention is a priority in the 21st century. Chemicals have different properties such as flammable, corrosive, irritant, explosive, toxic to human health and the environment as well as carcinogenic. At farms, industries and nuclear plants there is a big risk of hazardous substances exposure. It is necessary to elimi ..read more
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Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference. A gender perspective
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by Tendai Keith Guvamombe
1y ago
The Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference 11th Edition held from the 26th to the 29th of July 2022 provided a platform for women and youth to participate in all engagements of the conference. The move shows that there is a significant improvement in terms of youth and women’s progressions in the climate change arena. The Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference is held on annual basis and is attended by delegates from different parts of Africa. The 2022 Edition was attended by youths and women from as far as Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique among other countries ..read more
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Psychological block to acting on climate change
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by Innocent Nhire
1y ago
People are always motivated when it comes to avoiding danger. You run away if you step into the street and a bus is coming at you from behind. You stay inside if a sizable strange dog is growling outside your front door. Why is it so difficult to convince people to take action on climate change if people are motivated to prevent dangers to their existence? Unfortunately, a number of concerns related to climate change make it challenging for people to get engaged. First, combating climate change requires people to make the most difficult trade-off possible between immediate and long-term gains ..read more
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The involvement of children in greening Africa and the fight against climate change
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by Calvin Manika
1y ago
In the borderlines of Hurungwe and Nyaminyami districts, in Chitete village, Netsai * walks a combined distance of 20 kilometres every day going to school. When she returns around sunset, she has to fetch water. The nearest water hole which is the source of life in the village is four kilometres away, making it a tedious trip. For the past 3 years since she enrolled for secondary education, Netsai has been exposed to the seemingly permanent experience as there is no water nearby. Anthony Hudini, an elder in the community says water used to be available in abundance, but, since climate change i ..read more
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The coming of a Circular Economy – Is Africa Ready?
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by Tawanda Muzamwese
1y ago
Circular Economy buzzword has become synonymous with many African countries as nations find ways to deal with burgeoning environmental crises. Traditional models of development favoured take-make-dispose models. These models resulted in overexploitation of environmental resources. Wearing clothes once, single-use plastics and other key one-hit wonders are largely blamed for the global environmental crises which exist in different parts of the world. In Africa the transition towards a Circular Economy (CE) is facing both opportunities and challenges. Opportunities exist in wastewater recycling ..read more
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