Climate

🥛 Fewer Cows, More Milk: What the Dairy Revolution Can Teach Africa About the Future of Farming

The majority of the food we eat—roughly 59% of global food miles—travels by ship

In 2023, the world didn’t just consume electricity—it chased it. From Beijing to Bogotá, power surged through grids and cities, lighting homes, charging cars, and transforming economies. Humanity generated a record-breaking 29,925 terawatt-hours (TWh) —a 2.5% jump from the year before.

For decades, nuclear reactors have been the unsung heroes of global electricity generation. Operating in the background, they’ve delivered vast amounts of clean energy, powering homes, industries, and cities—all without the carbon footprint of fossil fuels.

Take Egypt as a case in point. Between 2019 and 2020, emissions from air travel in the country more than halved — falling from over 2 million tonnes to just about 1 million. It was a momentary pause in an otherwise upward trend.

Forests play a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting livelihoods.

Green spaces—parks, forests, and roadside vegetation—are essential to urban life, providing fresh air, recreational spaces, and...

In recent years, Kenya has witnessed an impressive surge in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, driven by targeted policy interventions,...