BIOGAS – TURNING WASTE INTO A RESOURCE
Biogas technology has found important applications around the world since its discovery in the 17th Century. Over the years, the applications have evolved from domestic uses to more advanced grid tied electricity generation applications as well as fuel for motor vehicles. Biogas is a combustible...
ZIMBABWE’S ENERGY MINISTRY TO INTENSIFY CITIZEN AWARENESS ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development is planning to conduct training and awareness activities for citizens on energy management in a bid to double the improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. This is part of government’s commitment and obligations on the implementation of the...
URBAN CONFLAGRATION – IMPROVING OUR RESILIENCE
Conflagration of a building also known as structural fire is an uncontrolled fire occurring in the built-up area of towns and cities, destroying infrastructure, and in many cases causing loss of human life. Sustainable Development Goal 11 has a target of “making cities inclusive, safe,...
ELECTRONIC WASTE – CHILDREN UNDER SIEGE
Coming of the digital age The digital evolution happening in the technological age, is one of the biggest breakthroughs of our generation. Advent of computers, mobile phones, printers and other electronic gadgets has become a pivotal facet of daily life. The gadget craze has literally...
HARARE’S WASTE MANAGEMENT SITUATION DETERIORATES AS LOCAL AUTHORITIES BATTLE TO MANAGE WASTE
Solid waste normally termed as “garbage” or “trash” has always been an inevitable by-product of human activity. It is a special kind of public resource which is not fixed to any physical space (e.g. streets, sidewalks or parks) but is a moveable, material resource which...
Commercial Timber logging threatens biodiversity
Natural forests have been an integral part of humanity since time immemorial because of the numerous ecosystem services they offered for the existence of humankind. Its major interest is the providing of raw material in the manufacturing industry. Timber harvesting has always been practiced on...
Electric Mobility Facts – What the World Is Doing To Scale Up
Globally, passenger cars are projected to double by 2050. Most developing countries have no vehicle emissions standards and incentives in place to promote zero emission vehicles. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant drop in oil prices and consequently, lower gasoline prices. Consumer purchasing...
Catching the fog – Countries begin to harness water from fog and low lying clouds due to climate change
Imagine making a cup of coffee using water harnessed from the fog! Dire situations are befalling countries of the world due to the advent of climate change. Water scarcity has already driven some countries into conflict, sexual exploitation, crop losses and low food security. Globally...
Climate finance: a critical enabler for climate change aspirations
The impacts of Climate change need no introduction anymore, since they have been laid bare for all to see in our daily lives. Climate change has become a threat multiplier; it amplifies the existing threats and is increasing problems for the economy, environment and society....
