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Global Press Freedom Day: How environmental journalism met creative expression

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi11 months ago3 weeks ago014 mins

By Federick Mugira June 7, 2024. 6:00 p.m. Amidst the spirited celebration of Global World Press Freedom Day in Chile in May 2023, a groundbreaking fusion of environmental investigative journalism and artistic expression unfolded, illuminating the urgent need for innovative storytelling formats for the environmental crisis worldwide. The initiative, by UNESCO’s Multi Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression…

The cobalt curse of the DR Congo

The Colonist Report1 year ago3 weeks ago220 mins

Cobalt is a critical energy transition mineral, but its use in batteries and electric vehicles comes at a high price for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Oscar Nkala investigates February 18, 2024. 9:05 am Photo shows cobalt ore packaged for export at Ruashi Mine in Kolwezi. Images sourced When Roger Milolo left his hometown…

Nepalese farmers are struggling to get electricity for irrigation, while the government is prioritising electricity supply to India

Mukesh Pokhrel1 year ago3 weeks ago313 mins

Due to a lack of electricity in villages, Nepalese farmers use diesel pumps for irrigation. By Mukesh Pokhrel February 9, 2024. 12:23pm Photo showing solar underground water pumping at Chipparmahi Rural municipality in Parsa district/ Mukesh Pokhrel on November 5, 2023. Sanjaya Gupta, 48, a farmer, lives in the Rupandhei district, about 300 kilometres…