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Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics

Featured Oct 21, 2018

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon National University and Greenpeace East Asia. The study, which has been published in Environmental Science &…

Fear grips Tilapia Consumers in Ghana as 18 tons of “Chinese tilapia ” die mysteriously

Agriculture Oct 21, 2018

There is fear among consumers of Tilapia in Ghana following mass tilapia death incident at a Chinese farm in Asutuare in the Greater Accra region . The cause of the deaths is still under laboratory investigations at the Ghana Standards Authority. The Chief Director of the Ministry of Fisheries and…

Illegal miners diverted river kills 2 displaces hundreds

Featured Oct 18, 2018

Defiant illegal miners operating in Lower West Akyem Municipality in the Eastern Region have triggered a devastating disaster which has led to the death of a mother and daughter while displacing hundreds of residents. 54 year old Mother,Akosua Sawo and her 8 year old daughter ,Grace Sawo drowned after a…

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Residents of Akuapem- Asaman get potable Water having depended on polluted river for centuries

Featured Health Pollution August 10, 2018

Residents of Asaman in the Okere District of the Eastern Region can now heave a sigh of relief following the provision of a potable water supply by Plan International Ghana having depended on polluted river for drinking and for domestic activities for centuries. Residents say they developed various... Read more

Water challeges in Ghana to worsen if Govt goes ahead to mine bauxite in Atewa Forest – AROCHA

Conservation Featured January 31, 2018

An International environmental stewardship organization subsidiary in Ghana , AROCHA Ghana ,working in conservation, environmental education and sustainable agriculture is predicting severe water crises in the Country should government goes ahead to mine bauxite in the Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region . The Atewa Forest Reserve... Read more

Water Sustainability under threat -UNECE

Climate Featured January 27, 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention on Thursday said climate change is posing as a threat to water sustainability. Mr Peter Kovacs, UNECE Chair said water would be the most important issue in the future; however, its sustainability would be affected by climate change, limited... Read more

Water stress scare hits Ghana,Consumers advised to conserve water

Conservation Featured Pollution January 27, 2018

There is fear of imminent water stress and scarcity in Ghana hence Ghanaians have been advised to conserve water through judicious usage to help mitigate the impact particularly during the dry season. Experts have warned that,given the rate of pollution and destruction of water bodies in the... Read more

EPA asked to mainstream sustainable land and water resources into agriculture

Agriculture Conservation Featured January 21, 2018

Mr Salifu Saeed, the Northern Regional Minister has advised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remain committed to work effectively to mainstream sustainable land and water resources into agriculture. This, he said would lead to the increase in productivity of agriculture land, forests and water resources to reduce poverty... Read more

Forest,Water bodies crucial for Survival so must be protected-Minister

Conservation Featured January 16, 2018

Professor Frimpong Boateng, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has said forest and water bodies are fundamental to human survival and must be protected from wanton destruction by illegal gold miners. He said the forest and its biodiversity were sources of drugs to treat diseases, as... Read more

Management of Water for Rural Africa calls on Former President Rawlings

Conservation Featured January 10, 2018

Management of Water for Rural Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has paid a courtesy call on former President Jerry John Rawlings at his residence in Accra. The visit was to inform former President Rawlings about the launch of the NGO slated on January 18 and to solicit his advice... Read more

U.S. rivers getting saltier, drinking water at risk: study

Featured Pollution January 9, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. rivers and streams have become saltier and more alkaline over the last 50 years, posing risks to drinking water by damaging pipelines and other infrastructure, according to a study released on Monday. As municipal workers dump salt on roads to combat ice and farmers... Read more

Water security plan for Bawku and Bongo developed

Climate Featured December 12, 2017

Water Aid Ghana has presented a five year comprehensive Water Security Plan to the Bawku West and Bongo District Assemblies to help them develop systematic way to secure and sustain water supply for communities and for multiple use in the coming years. The plans are expected to cost... Read more

Jospong, Hungarian company sign partnership to construct sewage, waste water treatment plants

Featured Pollution December 4, 2017

Mr Agyapong exchanging the agreement with Mr Horvath, CEO of Pureco,while other officials look on Jospong Group of Companies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pureco, a Hungarian company, for the construction and installation of sewage and waste water treatment plants in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.... Read more