Donating unwanted bicycles helps others and the environment. Hazel Sillver reports on a new partner scheme between Re~Cycle and Halfords
Pedal Power Hazel sillver | 5th April 2013 Ethical Living Re-cycle Bikes Africa Aid bike_ambulace_namibia.preview.jpg A Bicycle Ambulance - to help get people to medical aid before it is too late. …
Plastic waste, often burning, is a constant companion in Gambia, a poor country where few enjoy formal rubbish collection, writes Louise Hunt. Now a pioneering project to upcycle waste plastic is beginning to tackle the problem - and in the process enhancing women's social and economic status.
Gambia - recycling for women's wealth and independence Louise Hunt | 13th August 2014 News Waste Africa Gambia Green Economy Pollution Health gambia-senegal-teram-cut.jpg Plastic waste, often …
The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver power to Europe as early as 2015
Solar power from Sahara a step closer Ashley Seager | 2nd November 2009 News Solar Energy Renewable Power Africa desertec-map_large.jpg The German-led Desertec initiative believes it can deliver …
Environmentalist, democracy campaigner and Nobel laureate; Wangari Maathai led an extraordinary life but it's her overwhelming kindness and charm that I’ll always remember, says Ruth Styles
With the death of Wangari Maathai, the green movement has lost one of its greatest proponents Ruth Styles | 7th October 2011 Comment Wangari Maathai Green Belt Movement Africa Kenya Politics Society …
Aid agencies are well resourced and quick to act, but not enough of them appear to be using their power to tackle the long term problems posed by climate change. Tom Levitt reports
Is aid without climate adaptation a waste of time? Tom Levitt | 29th January 2010 News Aid Agencies Climate Change Africa Adaptation mainpic.jpg Climate change is exacerbating problems that NGOs are …