Greener Africa, Greener World

21/11/2021

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14/06/2021

BFFP calls for Coca-Cola to tackle its pollution “at the source instead of at the end of the pipe,” pointing to Deposit Refund Scheme as a solution. BFFP argues Coca-Cola has “spent decades lobbying against DRS legislation that is proven to reduce plastic pollution,” but should instead support such legislation as a “matter of urgency.”

08 Jun 2021 --- The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with Dutch technological non-profit The Ocean Cleanup to intercept plastic waste in rivers before it enters the world’s oceans. The partnership will deploy 15 semi-autonomous solar-powered river cleanup ships named “Interceptors” over the ne...

12/06/2021

Rainforests in Africa absorb greenhouse gases more efficiently than in other parts of the world during long dry periods, a new report says. The study highlights the importance the African rainforests play in mitigating the effects of climate change.

07/06/2021

Global heating and habitat destruction may together devastate humanity’s closest relatives

26/05/2021

New funding of more than $14bn pledged for planting across almost a dozen countries in region bordering Sahara