Environment

Conservationists: Chimpanzees could be in danger

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Conservationists: Chimpanzees could be in danger

Conservationist Jane Goodall warns that Africa's chimpanzee population could become endangered if oil companies and environmentalists do not work together to preserve their natural habitats. »

Another Landslide in Bududa: 5 Brothers and Sisters Buried Alive

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Another Landslide in Bududa: 5 Brothers and Sisters Buried Alive

Landslides in Uganda continued this Saturday after heavy rain. Five children in Bududa were buried alive, and 4,000 people still live in temporary camps in Bulucheke. »

Protesters Declare June 8 “National Pothole Day”

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Protesters Declare June 8 “National Pothole Day”

A protest group in Kampala created the unofficial holiday to draw attention to the city’s poor road conditions. The group’s organizers say the potholes have led to increased traffic congestion and accidents. »

When Ice Peaks Split: Global Warming in Uganda

Friday, May 7, 2010
When Ice Peaks Split: Global Warming in Uganda

How will global warming continue to impact Uganda, despite the country's low emissions? The Uganda Wildlife Authority reported that the country's highest peak split in mid-April, causing a 6m crevasse, and blocking access to a popular summit. »

Morrison Rwakakamba: A Call to Action

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Morrison Rwakakamba: A Call to Action

Morrison Rwakakamba, who heads Uganda's National Chamber of Commerce, calls on the diaspora and people back home to support landslide victims in eastern Uganda. Read here. »

Power-Less Ugandans Fuel Deforestation?

Saturday, February 27, 2010
Power-Less Ugandans Fuel Deforestation?

Uganda's tropical forests continue to dwindle as homes without electricity are forced to rely on firewood. In 2010, only ten percent of Ugandans today have access to electricity. And deals with companies like Mehta and Bidco also threaten Uganda's natural reserves. How can Ugandans protect their natural heritage? »