Tag: environment
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2025 in Review: Joy Prime’s Prime Insight Reflects on a Turbulent Year
Opening the Year in Review: Prime Insight Sets the Tone As the calendar turns toward 2026, Joy Prime’s Prime Insight program steps into the spotlight to unpack a year defined by seismic shifts across law, economy, and the environment. The show’s live, in-depth format aims to translate complex developments into clear takeaways for a broad…
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Tackling Unsustainable Food Systems for Health and Climate Gains
Why unsustainable food systems matter for health and the climate The latest synthesis in Frontiers in Science makes a compelling case that our changing food environment is more than a nutrition issue—it’s a planetary health crisis. The review highlights how unsustainable food systems contribute to rising obesity rates while exacerbating environmental harms such as greenhouse…
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Galamsey, Elites, and Economic Survival in Ghana
Introduction: Beneath the surface of a glossy headline Ghana’s gold towns have long carried a double burden: glittering mineral wealth and communities living on the edge of legality. The December 15, 2025 Daily Graphic opinion piece, Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri, peels back the layers to reveal why areas with known gold…
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Arandis Council Battles N$200 Million Hazardous Waste Dump Near Green Hydrogen Hub
Overview: A Bold Challenge to a Proposed Hazardous Waste Dump The mining town of Arandis in Namibia has become the focal point of a heated local governance dispute as a proposed N$200 million hazardous waste dump threatens to sit close to a burgeoning green hydrogen initiative. The council’s legal representative has publicly warned that the…
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Thousands of Glaciers Face Irreversible Melt: A Grim Forecast for Mid-Century and Beyond
Introduction: A Grim Forecast for Global Glaciers New research released this month paints a stark picture: thousands of glaciers may melt away each year by mid-century, dramatically reshaping landscapes, water supplies, and global sea levels. The study emphasizes that the fate of these icy giants hinges on aggressive climate action taken now. If governments fail…
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Global Grant to Fight Illegal Fishing and Boost Regenerative Farming: $291 Million for 30 High-Impact Initiatives
Funding Push Targets Illegal Fishing and Regenerative Agriculture In a decisive move to curb illegal fishing and promote sustainable farming, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has pledged $291 million from its Trust Fund to back 30 high-impact initiatives. The ambitious package aims to crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, bolster island economies,…
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Regional Launch of Europe’s Environment 2025: Two Decades of Partnership with EEA Cooperating Countries
Regional launch marks two decades of environmental partnership The regional launch of Europe’s Environment 2025 celebrated a milestone: twenty years of collaboration between the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its cooperating countries in Southeast Europe. The event brought together EEA Executive Director Leena Ylä-Mononen and senior environmental representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro,…
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Parliament Standoff: Coalition Resists Final Week Push on Nature Laws
Overview: A Crucial Week For Nature Laws The final week of parliamentary business is shaping up as a high-stakes standoff. The ruling Coalition is holding out against key components of the government’s nature and biodiversity agenda, casting the chamber into a tense debate about how Australia should protect its natural assets. With opposition and crossbench…
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Canadian research shaping a healthier future on Earth and in space
Introduction: Canada’s research mission for a healthier future From laboratories on Earth to missions in space, Canadian research is expanding the frontiers of health, well-being, and resilience. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has long championed scientific excellence, not only to explore the cosmos but to translate discoveries into tangible benefits for Canadians and global communities.…
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Surge in Respiratory Illnesses as Delhi’s Smog Worsens
Delhi Battles a Health Crisis Under Toxic Smog As the air quality index (AQI) climbs, Delhi residents confront a sharp uptick in respiratory illnesses. Doctors warn that prolonged exposure to dense smog can have lasting consequences, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, and people with chronic conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary…