Category Archives: Environment

07Jul/23

Why is the mining of Sugilite controversial in Zambia?

July 7, 2023EnvironmentCyclosilicates, Gemstone, Gemstones, Japan, Ken-ichi Sugi, Li, Mining, Russia, Silicate mineral, South Africa, Sugilite, United States, Zambiaadmin

July 7, 2023 /Environment/ — Sugilite is a relatively rare cyclosilicate mineral with a complex chemical formula of KNa₂(Fe, Mn, Al)₂Li₃Si₁₂O₃₀. It is typically found in shades of pink to purple, but can also be colorless, pale pink, or reddish violet. Sugilite crystals are rarely found and the form is usually massive. It has a hexagonal crystal system and a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5.

Sugilite is named after the Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi (1901-1948). It was first discovered in 1944 in the Iwagi island in the Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Since then, it has also been found in other countries, including South Africa, Russia, and the United States. Continue reading →

30Jun/23

I’m one of the UK’s official climate change advisers – our new report says the country is no longer a world leader

June 30, 2023EnvironmentCarbon neutrality, China, Climate change, Climate Change Committee, Climate change in the United Kingdom, Climate change policy, Creative Commons, Deben, Department of Energy and Climate Change, Glasgow, Greenhouse gas emissions by Turkey, Joe Dunckley, John Gummer, Kevin Shipp, Mission Zero: Independent Review of Net Zero, Piers Forster, SHUTTERSTOCK, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Piers Forster, University of Leeds

The UK’s Climate Change Committee – the official independent advisory body of which I am interim chair – has spent the past three months poring over thousands of pages of government strategy documents to inform its latest annual progress report to parliament. And our confidence in the UK meeting its climate goals is now markedly less than it was in our previous assessment a year ago. Key opportunities have been missed.

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20Jun/23

COP28 President-Designate calls for climate finance reform to unlock Africa’s clean energy potential

June 20, 2023EnvironmentAfrica, Climate change controversies, Countries, H.E. William Ruto, International organizations, Kalenjin people, Kenya, NAIROBI, Ruto, Sultan Al Jaber, United Nations Climate Change Conference, William Rutoadmin

COP28 President-Delegate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, met H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, along with energy ministers and leaders from other African nations, at the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, where he emphasized the importance of making climate finance more available, accessible, and affordable to enable countries in the continent to achieve their clean energy potential. Continue reading

07Jun/23

UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa’s Biggest Wind Farm

June 7, 2023Environmentabu dhabi future energy company pjsc, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Articles, Egypt, Energy, Energy economics, Environmentalism, Hassan Allam Utilities, Masdar, Renewable energy, Renewable energy in Egypt, Sustainable energyadmin

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, along with Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy developer, and Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused investment platform, signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to secure land to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, set to be one of the largest in the world, with a project value of over US$ 10 billion. Continue reading

05Jun/23

Lower Zambezi National Park Ecosystem

June 5, 2023EnvironmentAfrica, Geography of Africa, Lower Zambezi National Park, Mozambique Channel, Mwembeshi Resources Limited, Outline of Zambia, Rivers, Zambezi, Zambiaadmin

June 5, 2023 /Environment/ — The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ordered Mwembeshi Resources Limited to cease all mining and construction activities in Lower Zambezi National Park on May 31, 2023. The order was made after ZEMA found that the company had violated a number of environmental conditions pertaining to the Kangaluwi copper mine.

The Kangaluwi copper mine is a proposed open-pit mine located in Lower Zambezi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mine has been controversial since its inception, with environmental groups and local communities raising concerns about the potential impact of the mine on the environment and the local economy. Continue reading →

02Jun/23

Arçelik recycles 192 million waste PET bottles, celebrating World Environment Day

June 2, 2023EnvironmentArçelik, Articles, Home appliance, Koç family, Nature, Plastic, Plastic recycling, Recycling, Sustainability, Universe, Water conservationadmin

Arçelik, one of Europe’s leading home appliances companies, announces a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Through its innovative initiatives, in 2022 alone, the company utilized a total of 13,207 tons of recycled plastic in the production of its appliances. Continue reading

08May/23

Hampton Common Park

May 8, 2023EnvironmentContents, Dog park, Dog walking, Dogs, Domesticated animals, Ithaca Dog Park, Leash, Park, Petsadmin

Hampton Common Park is a popular spot for dog walkers and joggers. It is a large, open park with plenty of space for both dogs and people to run and play. The park is also home to a variety of trees and flowers, making it a beautiful place to take a walk. There are also several benches throughout the park where people can sit and relax. Continue reading →

05May/23

King Charles is an environmentalist and passionate about redressing the evil of slavery.

May 5, 2023EnvironmentCharlesadmin

King Charles is a well-known environmentalist and has spoken out on a number of environmental issues, including climate change, sustainable development, and organic farming. He has also been a vocal critic of slavery and has called for reparations for the descendants of slaves. Continue reading →

29Apr/23

Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

April 29, 2023EnvironmentAdi Roche, Chernobyl, Chernobyl disaster, Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Chernobyl, Ukraine, Disasters, Europe, Health in Ukraine, Man-made disasters, Pripyat, Soviet Unionadmin

Looking back on two of the most difficult periods since the plant opened in 1977, Chernobyl employees shared their personal stories with UN News on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Continue reading

29Apr/23

France, Barbados, Zambia back new climate finance advocacy campaign

April 29, 2023EnvironmentBarbados, Bridgetown, Climate change, Climate change adaptation, Climate change and poverty, Climate change policy, Climate Finance, Developing country, Ethical investment, France, Global Marshall Plan Initiative, Mia Mottley, Politics of climate change, Poverty, Renewable energy commercialization, Zambiaadmin

28 April 2023 /Environment/– The Bridgetown Initiative is a proposal to reform the global financial system to help developing countries fight climate change and poverty. It was launched in July 2022 by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, and it has since been endorsed by France, Zambia, and other countries.

The initiative calls for a number of reforms, including: Continue reading →