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Kids of Sodom - E-waste in Ghana
July 20, 2022
The foul waste-to-energy deal that could bankrupt Zimbabwe's capital
topic: Transparency and Corruption
by: Cyril Zenda
Harare is pushing back against a government-sanctioned waste management project that reeks of corruption and endangers residents' health.
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July 19, 2022
Belarus ramps up repression: a sign of the end?
topic: Political violence
by: Robert Bociaga
"The closer we get to victory, the worse the situation will get."
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July 17, 2022
Surviving climate change in Kashmir
topic: Climate Change
by: Sajad Hameed, Malik Nisar
Prolonged droughts are decimating Kashmir's farmlands, risking livelihoods and food supplies. Experts believe it's not too late to take action.
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July 15, 2022
The miracle island of Malawi
topic: Conservation
by: Bob Koigi
A tiny island in Lake Malawi has become a model of sustainability. Here's why and what we can learn from it.
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July 14, 2022
China's guide to green living, explained
topic: Sustainable Consumption
by: Chermaine Lee
China launched a green lifestyle guide for consumers. But can it truly help slash the country's swelling carbon emissions?
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July 13, 2022
Medals for Mothers
topic: Women’s rights
by: Stella Tsang
In Mongolia, women giving birth to multiple sons are awarded with medals, money and even early retirement. The practice is now coming under scrutiny.
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July 12, 2022
Tapping solar canals
topic: Renewables
by: Frank Odenthal
Installing solar power over canals is emerging as a possible solution to rising water and energy crises.
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July 11, 2022
Saving one of the world's rarest softshell turtles
topic: Conservation
by: Bindu Gopal Rao
A giant, disnosaur-era softshell turtle is on the brink of extinction. Meet the ecologist dedicating her career to saving this mysterious species.
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July 07, 2022
Inside one of the world's most polluted cities
topic: Air Pollution
by: Rishabh Jain
Bhiwadi in India's Rajastan state is the city with the highest air pollution levels in the world. Here are the voices of its residents.
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July 06, 2022
Afghanistan's climate woes worsen under the Taliban
topic: Climate Change
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Internationally isolated and domestically crippled, Afghanistan is in urgent need of meaningful climate action.
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July 05, 2022
Understanding the EU’s failed bid to reduce toxins in waste
topic: Pollution
by: Katarina Panić
The EU unveiled ambitious targets for removing dangerous pollutants from waste shipped for recycling abroad. So what went wrong?
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July 04, 2022
Tackling energy poverty in Sub Saharan Africa
topic: Energy
by: Bob Koigi
Energy-efficient off-grid appliances are on the rise, but remain out of reach for many in Sub Saharan Africa. A new initiative is looking to change that.
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July 02, 2022
Trans in Kashmir
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Nusrat Sidiq
In the face of ongoing discrimination and violence, a young generation of trans activists in Kashmir challenge stigmas and fight for their rights.
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June 30, 2022
"Change is possible": Ramping up Kazakhstan's climate response
topic: Climate action
by: Magdalena Rojo
A new international initiative strives to help Kazakhstan, a major polluter, meet its ambitious emissions reduction goals.
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June 29, 2022
What's behind Hindus' renewed exodus from Kashmir
topic: Discrimination
by: Hanan Zaffar
Pandits, a Hindu minority group, are being hunted down across Kashmir. As dozens of families flee the valley, some fear a repeat of 1990 is underway.
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June 28, 2022
Wheeling water to tackle inequality
topic: Innovation
by: Bob Koigi
A South Africa-based organisation is, quite literally, rolling clean water to communities in need. But they don't intend to stop there.
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June 25, 2022
When clothes capture carbon
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Chermaine Lee
What if our very T-Shirts could help reduce fashion-induced pollution?
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June 24, 2022
Genuine Pride or corporate rainbow washing?
topic: LGBT Rights
by: Gerardo Bandera
When do Pride campaigns genuinely support the LGBTQ+ community and when do companies engage in rainbow washing?
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June 23, 2022
Battling human trafficking in the post-COVID era
topic: Human Trafficking
by: Cyril Zenda
African governments are scrambling to prevent their citizens from being trafficked to the Middle East as COVID-related border restrictions ease.
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June 22, 2022
Points of Return: Art in the age of climate crisis
topic: Arts
by: Abby Klinkenberg
Is there still an opportunity for our civilisation to curb climate change and achieve a more sustainable way of inhabiting Earth?
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