Tag: Environmental Protection
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Devastating in all ways: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach destroyed by vehicles
Protecting a fragile coastline under siege The dunes along Tokerau Beach, a cherished stretch for locals and visitors alike, face a troubling reality: motorised vehicles are tearing through delicate sand ecosystems. Reports describe how two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles are being driven across the dunes, leaving churned patterns in their wake and undermining the stability of…
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GEF Approves $372 Million to Tackle Global Environmental Challenges and Kickstarts New Investment Cycle
GEF Announces $372 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Environmental Action The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial funding package of $372 million to advance environmental protection worldwide. This decision marks a critical step as the agency gears up for a new cycle of investments, signaling renewed momentum for biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and…
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Beneath the surface of Ayanfuri’s gold rush
Galamsey, economic desperation, and a system in flux Galamsey—small-scale gold mining—has long been a fixture in several Ghanaian communities, especially in districts dotted with gold belts. In a December 15, 2025 opinion piece for the Daily Graphic, the article Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri peels back the layers of this complex crisis.…
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Why Ghana’s gold belts draw continued mining despite the harms
Galamsey, elites, and the economics of survival Ghana’s gold belts, long celebrated for wealth and opportunity, have become flashpoints where survival instincts clash with environmental and social costs. A December 15, 2025 opinion piece in the Daily Graphic titled “Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri” offers a full-page investigation into why areas with…
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Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Mining 30 Feet from Ghana’s Public Highway
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Mining Site Just Steps from the Highway in Ghana In a decisive move against illegal mining, Ghanaian officials dismantled a site located only about 30 feet from a public highway. The operation, carried out in the central region of Ahafo, led to the arrest of several individuals and the temporary closure…
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Measuring Underwater Noise: Protecting Marine Life and Powering Ireland
Introduction: A quiet revolution beneath the waves As Ireland advances its offshore wind ambitions, researchers are turning a critical eye to an often overlooked factor: underwater noise. The hum and crash of marine traffic, pile-driving during turbine installation, and ongoing operational sounds from turbines all contribute to a complex acoustic environment. Measuring underwater noise is…
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Illegal Mining Crackdown: Forestry Commission Urges Tough NAIMOS Action
Overview: A Call for Stronger Measures The Forestry Commission of Ghana has intensified its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following clashes in Hwidiem that raised concerns about law enforcement, environmental damage, and community safety. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko underscored the urgency of empowering the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action on Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Introduction: A call for decisive action The Forestry Commission has stepped up its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following a violent clash in Hwidiem that highlighted persistent environmental and public safety concerns. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko and other forestry officials insist that a stronger, legally backed crackdown by…
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Galamsey Fight: Parliament Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen Environmental Protection
Overview: A decisive move against galamsey The Ghanaian government is taking a bold step in Parliament to revoke the Lands Commission Instrument LI 2462, a policy instrument currently guiding environmental regulation. This move comes amid a sustained fight against galamsey, illegal small-scale mining that threatens forest reserves, water bodies, and public health. By revoking LI…
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AI-Driven Recycling of Livestock Waste for Smarter Nutrient Recovery
AI-powered recycling of livestock waste Researchers are merging artificial intelligence with hydrothermal treatment to optimize how we handle livestock manure. A consortium led by scientists from China Agricultural University has used machine learning to predict how phosphorus and other nutrients partition between the hydrochar solid and the nutrient-rich liquid during processing. Published in Biochar, the…