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Humans have become the masters of the earth. Since the invention of agriculture, we've learned to cultivate what our planet has to offer for our survival. However, we haven't learned to live in balance with our natural habitat. Against the backdrop of climate change, mass extinction and ruthless extraction of natural resources, we haven't left much time to redefine our relationship with mother earth. Our stories tell about the fight to achieve that.

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August 02, 2021
IBM embraces emerging technologies to tackle climate change
topic: Climate Change
by: Bob Koigi
In an interview, an IBM researcher told FairPlanet about the company's development of cutting-edge technology to capture carbon dioxide.
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July 30, 2021
Half a century later, hydropower plant dispute could still damage rivers in the Balkans
topic: Energy
by: Katarina Panić
Governments across the Balkans cannot agree on a construction plan for a major hydropower plant that could destroy the area's biodiversity.
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July 24, 2021
Shining the spotlight on solar-powered communities in Africa
topic: Renewables
by: Bob Koigi
The proliferation of solar panels is granting millions across Africa access to electricity. But financing hurdles may slow down this sustainable enterprise.
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July 09, 2021
William Amanzuru on the price of defending Uganda’s forests
topic: Conservation
by: Bob Koigi
Activist William Amanzuru told FairPlanet about his NGO's achievements and the ongoing threats he receives fighting for climate justice in Uganda.
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July 01, 2021
Developers meet conservationists’ resistance in Slovakia national park
topic: Conservation
by: Zuzana Gogová
Developers erecting tourist attractions in one of Slovakia's most precious national parks have been facing a fierce resistance by environmentalists.
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June 26, 2021
Why legalising weed in the US would be better for the planet
topic: Climate Change
by: Jack Ramage
A new report finds that in addition to socio-economic benefits, legalising weed in the US would also help tackling the climate crisis.
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June 09, 2021
Anxiety and anger as Zimbabwe mulls elephant cull
topic: Conservation
by: Cyril Zenda
Zimbabwe is tangled in a debate on how to manage the increasing wildlife-human conflict while avoiding an ecological disaster and respecting animal rights.
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June 03, 2021
Transforming a war-torn village in Uganda into a sustainable city
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Bob Koigi
A war-torn village in northern Uganda is morphing into a members-owned and built sustainable city. FairPlanet spoke to the project's initiator.
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May 28, 2021
“Pay Us Before We Die”: Ailing Ex-South African Miners Plead
topic: Human Rights
by: Cyril Zenda
Delays in disbursing the $400 million compensation awarded to African miners who had contracted diseases are causing intended beneficiaries sleepless nights
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May 27, 2021
Embracing cryptocurrency to protect South Africa's endangered animals
topic: Blockchain
by: Bob Koigi
A group of techies and environmentalists embraced blockchain and cryptocurrency in an attempt to reward investors while protecting endangered wildlife.
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May 14, 2021
The Spanish say ‘no’ to macro cattle farms
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Magdalena Rojo
Greenpeace Spain and Association Hacendera launched a campaign to stop the construction of what would be Europe's largest industrial cow farm.
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May 12, 2021
Tech to the rescue of cassava in Sub Saharan Africa
topic: Food Security
by: Bob Koigi
The Africa-based Cassava Virus Action Project embraces tech to aid smallholder farmers in Sub Saharan Africa and eradicate diseases that harm crops.
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May 07, 2021
Zimbabwe’s ‘coal rush’ brings despondency as local communities bear the brunt of environmental degradation
topic: Pollution
by: Burzil Dube
Local communities in the Hwange district of Zimbabwe suffer the brunt of pollution and destruction resulting from the extraction of coal in the region.
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May 06, 2021
Preventing fires and conserving wildlife in Pantanal, the world's largest wetland
topic: Conservation
by: Ellen Nemitz
By monitoring human activities and employing traditional and scientific knowledge, we could preserve the world's largest wetland area: Pantanal.
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April 28, 2021
Securing land rights of indigenous communities in Tanzania
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Bob Koigi
FairPlanet spoke to the Ujamaa Community Resource Team - an NGO fighting to secure the land rights of indigenous communities in northern Tanzania.
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April 21, 2021
Railways in the time of climate change
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Emanuela Barbiroglio
A tragic train accident in Scotland last summer highlighted the inextricable link between infrastructural damages and climate change.
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April 16, 2021
Nylon to Fashion: an Eco-friendly expression of textile design
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Ndubuaku Kanayo
The textile industry remains one of the most polluting sectors globally. New initiatives explore sustainable and creative ways to curb fashion waste.
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April 15, 2021
The role of African traditions and beliefs in wildlife conservation
topic: Conservation
by: Cyril Zenda
People of the elephant, zebra, lion, kudu and other totems not only do not kill these animals, but actually protect them as members of their own clan.
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March 25, 2021
What is happening to the Greenland Ice Sheet?
topic: Global Warming
by: Emanuela Barbiroglio
A recent study shows that the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) is losing mass at an alarming rate, likely the highest of the last 12,000 years.
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March 12, 2021
Namibia: the conservation capital of Africa
topic: Conservation
by: Bob Koigi
Home to the largest cocktail of wild animals and endangered species, Namibia is using novel techniques to preserve wildlife within its territory.
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