Joe Biden Wins USA elections – raises hopes of climate action as USA set to re-join the Paris Agreement
Joe Biden has won the United States of America election after attaining and surpassing the minimum 270 Electoral College delegates required to head to the White House. Pitted against the incumbent, Donald J. Trump; Joe Biden put up a spirited performance which earned him the...
Airbus steps up initiatives for development of a new zero-emission concept aircraft
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. It is reported that the concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the...
Drip irrigation gains momentum with local farmers
Government of Zimbabwe and various stakeholders have over the past two decades combined efforts to cascade new agricultural models to farmers through various capacity building initiatives. The relevant farming techniques and models are a response to the current global trends and challenges ranging from Sustainable...
Pesticides and the environment; counting the cost
In this highly industrialized era, agriculture and human health are key aspects that are never to be neglected as they anchor life on this planet. The agricultural sector is very key in the food and pharmaceutical industry among others where agricultural by-products are used. Humans...
Climate change impact on proliferation of invasive alien species
Climate change is a phenomenon that can be identified by noting changes in state of climatic properties (by means of statistical tests) that would have taken place over an extended period of time, decades or longer. These changes have been noted to have an effect...
AIRLINES RESUME TRAVEL WITH AN IMPACT ON CARBON FOOTPRINT
The aviation sector is one of the sectors which was hit hard by the covid-19 global pandemic When the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared covid -19 a global pandemic in 2020, airlines around the world ceased operations and aeroplanes where grounded. Countries implemented lockdowns in...
Urbanization a threat to Harare green spaces
“Destroying a green belt land for immediate economic gain is like burning your children’s inheritance to cook a single meal” – Phil Harding Green spaces represent an important environmental asset of urban areas which cover all undeveloped spaces primarily covered by vegetation in and around...
Greening our Events
As the year ends, corporates, associations and families look forward to gathering and sharing the good and bad times, the profits and losses, reflecting and planning for the coming year. As business grows worldwide, the desire for networking opportunities, building new relationships and markets, expanding...
Biogas Digesters gain ground in Africa
Most African nations are currently experiencing energy shortages emanating from a plethora of challenges ranging from low technological advancement capacities to lack of embracing energy efficiency. In an attempt to find lasting solutions, governments are developing legislation aimed at harnessing renewable energy. South Africa put...
AFRICA HAS IMMENSE POTENTIAL FOR BARELY UTILIZED PHOTOVOLTAICS: ACCORDING TO INTERSOLAR SOLARIZE AFRICA MARKET REPORT 2020
Africa has immense potential for photovoltaics which has barely been utilized up until now. But a pioneering spirit is spreading across the continent, with many countries paving the way for ambitious photovoltaics projects. This is the conclusion of the Intersolar Solarize Africa Market Report 2020,...
