Conservation

The Truth About Bushmeat and Biodiversity

When most people hear the word bushmeat, the first images that come to mind are exotic animals being hunted in remote forests. Some may think of illegal markets or headlines about diseases like Ebola.  But the truth about bushmeat goes much deeper. It’s about survival, culture, economics, and, at the heart of it all, biodiversity.

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The Economics of Waste in African Cities

When most people think about waste in African cities, the first images that come to mind are overflowing dumpsites, clogged drainage systems, and mountains of plastic bottles.  But here’s the truth: waste isn’t just an environmental headache. It’s an economy in itself.  Every plastic bottle, food scrap, or aluminum can that ends up in a

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How Poaching Affects Ecosystem Balance

When most people hear the word poaching, they think of elephants being killed for ivory or tigers hunted for their skin.  But what many don’t realize is that poaching doesn’t just wipe out individual animals — it shakes the entire foundation of ecosystems. Every animal, big or small, plays a role in keeping nature balanced. 

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How to Take Good Care of the Environment

Taking good care of the environment isn’t just for activists, scientists, or governments.  It’s something all of us need to do because the choices we make every single day — what we eat, how we travel, what we buy, and how we dispose of waste — directly affect the planet.  From rising global temperatures to

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What’s Ethical and What’s Not When It Comes to the Environment

We often talk about being eco-friendly — recycling, using less plastic, maybe even driving an electric car.  But here’s the thing: not everything that looks green is actually ethical. That’s where environmental ethics comes in.  It’s not just about saving the planet, it’s about asking: Is this fair? Who pays the price? What’s the hidden

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How to Plant Scent Leaf: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

  If you’ve ever cooked with scent leaf before, you already know how powerful it is. The aroma fills the kitchen, the taste brings life to soups and stews, and the health benefits are endless.  But here’s the thing: buying scent leaf every time from the market isn’t always convenient, and sometimes what you buy

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