Plastic pollution in Niger, responsible for the death of thousands of animals
Plastic waste invades the streets of Niamey. A pollution that threatens the sustainability of farms. Cows, sheep and camels often swallow these plastic bags. Every year 29% of ruminants die after ingesting waste. The association "Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement" is mobilizing to try to reverse the trend.
The solar panel boom in South Africa
Solar energy is particularly efficient in South Africa. The country enjoys one of the best sunshine rates in the world: more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. A recently enacted law now allows individuals to produce and sell their electricity. As a result, those who can afford it install solar panels in their homes. It is also a way to compensate for the many power cuts.
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