DIAPERS POSE A HEADACHE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The baby boom brings excitement to parents and those around them as the sign of vitality and expansion of global progeny. Global population is currently 7 billion people and estimated to grow to 9 billion people by the year 2050. All of us at some...
SPECIAL FEATURE: BIRDS OF ALL KIND
The coexistence of humans and nature is said to occur if humans learn to live in harmony with nature but what does living in harmony with nature mean? Are humans able to live in harmony with nature? The plethora of challenges being faced by the...
HARARE’S WETLANDS PREDICAMENT AND THE PLEA TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY OF LAKE CHIVERO
Environmentalists are still guided by a notion that Harare was built in areas surrounded by wetlands. Research conducted has shown that greater part of the city has wetland areas. Since time immemorial, the extensive network of water-rich low lands has benefited both humans and ecological...
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT ESCALATES – AS INTEGRATED CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TAKE SHAPE
Zimbabwe is endowed with abundant natural resources including wildlife resources of all kinds. It is famously known to be a wildlife destination for the Big Five (Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino and Lion). Wildlife plays an important role in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the...
GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA PRESSURE MOUNTS ON CLIMATE ACTION
Unpredictable weather patterns across the globe have become a centre of concern among environmentalists and members of the public. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, a number of environmental groups have shown resilience and continue to encourage the implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation....
ZIMBABWE MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS IN MANAGING CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
Zimbabwe has made tremendous progress in the management of climate change impacts and reduction of green-house gas emissions, according to a recent statement released by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry and shared with various stakeholders. According to Mr Elisha Moyo,...
CHEMICAL LEASING – A NEW WORLD ORDER TO SAFE CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Chemicals play a pivotal role in the development of economies worldwide. More than 100 000 chemicals are known and work is underway to discover more chemicals. However, chemicals are associated with toxicological effects on human health, safety and environment. Many people have died due to...
RARE BUT PRECIOUS – THE PORCUPINE NOT ENDANGERED – YET IMPORTANT
Preservation of biodiversity is key to the sustainable development of the world. In this issue we profile one of the fascinating faunal species existing on earth – the porcupine. Something different from the usual, a rare but precious animal that is on demand for its...
EUROPE CERTIFIES FIRST ELECTRIC ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AEROPLANE
In a move highlighting progress to introduce environmentally friendly aviation systems globally, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced the certification of an electric airplane, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first type certification world-wide of a fully electric aircraft, also reported to be...
WATER HYACINTH SPREADS UNCONTROLLABLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY’S WATER BODIES
The increased proliferation of water hyacinth in different water bodies across Zimbabwe has become a grim reality of the dangers of invasive alien species. Unprecedented growth of water hyacinth in water bodies over the years, entails urgent action to curb the problem, which is fast...
