Rwanda: MPs Back Tougher Action On Abandoned Mining Pits
Rwandan MPs support stricter measures to manage abandoned mining pits which pose health hazards and environmental risks.
The Six Most Dangerous Islands in the World
A list of the world's most dangerous islands highlights various natural and political risks associated with these locations.
South Africa: Lack of Waste Management Raises Health Concerns in Hluvukani
Residents of Hluvukani are expressing serious health concerns due to inadequate waste management services by the local municipality, leading to overflowing bins and environmental hazards.
Skyscrapers: From Carbon Castles to Digital Lungs Reviving Cities
The article discusses the evolution of skyscrapers from being seen as environmental hazards to becoming technologically advanced structures that improve urban air quality.
FG gives Chinese contractor seven-day ultimatum over poor road work
The Federal Government has given China Harbour Engineering Company a seven-day deadline to improve road work quality and address environmental concerns following a high-level meeting.
South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025
Experts are raising concerns about significant environmental hazards posed by rising floodwaters at the abandoned Lily gold mine near Barberton, which ceased operations following a fatal structural collapse in 2016.
Esmeraldas: lives over the fire
The province of Esmeraldas, known for its recurrent refinery fires, faces significant environmental hazards as black smoke engulfs neighborhoods and homes due to a major fire incident.