Editorial: Galamsey And The Disruption Of Forest Carbon Sinks
Galamsey operations in Ghana often occur deep within forest reserves, where illegal miners clear vast stretches of trees to access gold deposits. This deforestation not […]
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Climate Change Threatens Ghana’s WASH Systems – Minister
Mr. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability at the Office of the President, has stressed that climate change is no longer […]
Rising Global Temperatures Are Already Driving Weather Extremes in Ghana. The Lasting Human Impact Could Be Dire.
Communities across West Africa contribute the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are among the hardest hit by the climate crisis. In Ghana, […]
The Feedback Loop: Galamsey And Extreme Weather
The environmental destruction caused by galamsey feeds directly into a feedback loop that worsens climate change. Deforestation and soil erosion reduce rainfall infiltration, leading to […]
The human face of climate change: Ghana’s struggle to adapt
Climate change is often perceived as a distant issue, but its impacts are being felt across Ghana, affecting farmers, coastal residents, and consumers alike. For […]
Offinso North MP calls for Nationwide Policy for Mandatory Periodic Health Checkups
Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, Member of Parliament for Offinso North, has called for a national policy that mandates annual medical checkups for all adult Ghanaians, […]
Vision Seed Academy Hosts Climate Change Awareness Programme
Students of the Junior High School Division of Vision Seed Academy in Accra have taken part in a climate change training and sensitization programme aimed […]
Editorial: Mercury Use in Galamsey And Greenhouse Gas Release
Illegal miners in Ghana frequently use mercury to extract gold from ore, a process that contaminates soil and waterways. However, mercury mining and burning also […]
Ghana Launches Climate Initiative To Protect Vulnerable Communities
Ghana is bolstering its climate leadership with a strengthened strategy focused on enhancing local resilience, regional advocacy, and establishing itself as a climate-conscious nation in […]
CHORUS Ghana Empowers Journalists to Turn Science Research Findings into Stories that Drive Urban Health Change
In a bid to address Ghana’s growing urban health challenges, more than 30 selected journalists from across the country have received intensive training in science-based […]