Posts | Stephen Kiilu

How climate change is affecting women and girls

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day set aside by the UN to honor women everywhere. On that day, we honor women’s resilience and the crucial role they play in society. While doing so, it is crucial that we recognize some of the difficulties that women encounter on a daily basis. The negative effects of climate change are currently one of the most urgent issues women confront. Women are typically the sole breadwinners in their families, and as such, they are responsible for ensuring that their children have access to education as well as putting food on the table. A global crisis, climate change has an impact on every nation and facet of existence. Climate change jeopardizes not only their source of income but also their right to a good life… more

How Climate Change is Impacting Businesses

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Climate change is one of the most challenging issues of our time. The impacts of climate change are felt in every industry, affecting people and how businesses operate. According to a 2019 International Labour Organization (ILO) report, climate change will result in billions of dollars in economic losses and the loss of approximately 80 million jobs globally by 2030. Global warming as a result of greenhouse gas emissions is evident virtually in every corner of the globe. According to an analysis from NASA, the year 2020 was the warmest in recorded history, and the present century is the warmest ever… more

Plastic Menace in Ghana

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

It is no secret that plastic is ubiquitous. Plastic pollution is one of the most serious environmental issues of the 21st century. Plastics are not only detrimental to the environment, but they are also harmful to animal and human health. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the equivalent of one garbage truck’s worth of plastic is dumped into the oceans every minute. Ghana is not exempted, though, as the problem of solid waste is apparent throughout the country. The majority of plastic in Ghana originates from plastic bags and food wrappers, which have a short lifespan yet remain in the environment for centuries… more