Discover the Ancient African 'Superfood' Baobab Transforming Lives
An ancient African tree has emerged as a new 'superfood,' revolutionizing the lives of local harvesters struggling to survive in the face of climate change-induced challe...
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Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in the Carolinas: Top Orchards To Visit
As the crisp air of fall rolls in, apple-picking season is in full swing at orchards across the Carolinas. If you're in the Charlotte area and looking to pick your own ap...
Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes
Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock an...
PRIMEIs the EU coffee rule worthwhile?
The new regulation demanding coffee farmers and exporters to prove that the commodity did not contribute to deforestation before being allowed access to the European Unio...
Kyabazinga pledges next decade to climate action, development
The Kyabazinga (King) of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Nadiope IV, has dedicated the next 10 years of his reign to climate change mitigation and education. The 35-ye...
Court to decide on fate of 80 affected families in crude oil pipeline dispute
The High Court in Masaka has scheduled September 27 to deliver a ruling on a case concerning the eviction of over 80 residents to facilitate the construction of the crude...
Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign
The Aga Khan Development Foundation (AKDF) Uganda launched its Micro-Forests Project at Nakasero Primary School on Tuesday, as part of the broader East Africa Climate Res...
Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows
Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone, endangering water resources i...
Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets
According to the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC), a loose outfit for disaster risk monitoring and profiling, in the Office of Prime Minister...
How to encourage physical exercise among your children
Sarah has three beautiful children, all under 10 years of age but her complaint is one: “They don’t like to go anywhere or to play outdoors. They are always...