All posts by Daniel T Cross
Air pollution is a growing problem in Africa, requiring long-term solutions
In 2017 alone air pollution killed an estimated 1.1 million people on the continent.
Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon are decimating jaguars
Well over 1,400 jaguars were displaced or killed between 2016 and 2019 with nearly 500 of them in 2016 alone.
Living in a clean and healthy environment is a ‘human right’
Everyone on Earth has the right to live healthy lives in a clean and sustainable environment, the UN says.
Freshwater shortages could worsen for billions of people
Lack of water continues to be a major cause of concern for many nations, especially in Africa.
Increasing crop yields will leave more room for wildlife
Even patchwork landscapes of natural habitat and high-yield farmland can serve to preserve a variety of wildlife species.
Planting trees in coastal areas can help stressed coral reefs
Reforestation is important as it maintains the stability of soils that are vital in limiting erosion risk, an expert notes.