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Saving the world, one coconut tree at a time
A young climate activist is "greening" schools in Liberia by educating students about climate change and planting coconut trees. By...

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Nov 15, 20224 min read
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Law student with a “snack” for ridding the ocean of plastics
A Kenyan environmental law student is seeking a patent for her healthy, edible cups and plates, designed to wage battle against the...

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Nov 14, 20225 min read
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Is Christine Wangari the next Wangari Maathai?
Climate activist Christine Wangari Gachege is determined to show that grassroots efforts can influence government policy. By mobilising...

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Nov 14, 20224 min read
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The Spice Warrior and her Green War (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)
Drought is increasingly common in the Maa communities of East Africa. For 22-year-old Anita Soina, however, drought was simply part of...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read
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The social entrepreneur using Majik to create water out of thin air
Beth Koigi was determined to create a sustainable solution to water access. So she made "Majik". by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read
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Climate Parliament vows to fast-track clean energy laws for Africa
Lawmakers from the Climate Parliament Coalition have agreed to implement climate legislation in their countries to counteract the impacts...

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Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Twelve-year-old Tanzanian environmental champion has big green plans for her country
Twelve-year-old Sharon Ringo Mowo is passionate about the environment and wildlife in her home country, Tanzania. Her efforts have...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read
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COP 27 lays out concrete measures to green Africa's cement
Ambitious new efforts are underway to lower the carbon footprint in cement manufacturing in Africa on the back of population growth...

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Nov 14, 20223 min read
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COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax
COP 27: The heat is on for fossil fuel firms amid renewed calls for polluters' tax The UN is seeking global consensus on taxing fossil...

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Nov 11, 20222 min read
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Green finance framework required for Africa to deliver low-carbon future: Egypt's Maait
African states are looking for a financing breakthrough at COP to unlock more affordable financing for the continent's green energy...

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Nov 11, 20223 min read
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World Bank tells Africa: Invest in climate adaptation to achieve economic growth
The recent World Bank report urges African countries to increase their investment in climate adaptation lest they miss out on their...

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Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Explainer: What is greenwashing?
"Greenwashing" is a term that is increasingly popping up in climate change conversations. So what does it mean? An explainer, by bird...

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Nov 11, 20222 min read
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How green is my President? Liberia's George Weah is leading the shift to clean energy
President George Weah came into office against long-standing civil unrest and major socioeconomic challenges. To confront them, he...

bird story agency
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Climate warriors: 13 young activists fighting for climate action in Africa
From toolkits to snacks, Africa's Gen Zs and Millennials are on the frontlines, creating awareness and inspiring action against climate...

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Nov 10, 20228 min read
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Africa's award-winning mermaid teaches children a love for the ocean
South Africa's black mermaid is inspiring a new generation of ocean guardians. by Biénne Huisman, bird story agency "Do dolphins bite?...

bird story agency
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Turning Africa into green hydrogen "El Dorado” fast-tracks at COP27
Egypt is emerging as a frontrunner in the race to establish Africa’s green hydrogen economy after securing a deal with Norway to build a...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Latest pictures from COP : Day 4
These pictures are rights-cleared for republishing. Please credit bird story agency. World Trade Organisation Director General Ngozi...

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Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Green bottles and blue denim - an artivist’s guide to saving the planet
Sandra Suubi, 32, is rallying against climate change through wearable installations made from various waste products. By Atieno Odera,...

bird story agency
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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AfDB steps up bid to make Africa’s construction boom green at COP 27
The African Development Bank is looking to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to help green the continent’s infrastructure boom amid...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Who takes the best carbon action report card to Cop-27? Africa does
The bird story agency's Seth Onyango takes a look at Africa's increasingly clean energy record. Seth Onyango, bird story agency By...

bird story agency
Nov 9, 20224 min read
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