Healing a Toxic Legacy: A Senegal Town Reclaims its Future
October 1, 2025
Senegal town stands up against pollution from heavy industry
Sebikotane is proving that grassroots action can heal even the most contaminated landscapes. With science, plants and petitions, residents are bringing change.
How pocket forests boost biodiversity and reduce heat
Can tiny urban forests help fight climate change? In South Africa pocket forests are proving they can, creating thriving green oases in neglected areas, restoring biodiversity, reducing heat, and improving air quality.
Restoring valuable wetlands in Germany
Wetlands can act as carbon sinks and havens of biodiversity. Now drained peat bogs are being restored in parts of eastern Germany.
Voodoo helps protect endangered mangroves in Benin
Ancient voodoo traditions are safeguarding vital mangroves. Where laws failed, belief in Zangbeto - a night watchman spirit - is helping the fight against climate change.
Ghana hunting ban helps threatened species but faces pushback
Ghana’s annual hunting ban protects wildlife, but locals want alternatives - especially when they don’t have enough to eat and elephants destroy crops.
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