Our Environment

THE jaguar is a majestic animal that plays an important role in our environment. Being an apex predator, jaguars help control prey populations within their natural ecosystem. This ensures that they contribute positively toward environmental services such as the provision of clean water, materials for food and medicine, and climate control. Sadly, jaguars face numerous […]

SUSTAINABLE agricultural practices in the dry season in Guyana are crucial for maintaining food security, conserving water resources, and mitigating the effects of climate change. The dry season in Guyana typically occurs from September to November and sometimes extends into December. This is the case of Guyana’s prolonged dry season, increasing the rise of numerous

Greetings, young ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our special Sunday edition. Today, we will explore the interconnected topics of World Food Day, Agriculture, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Let’s delve into how these topics are closely linked. October 16th, a special day on the global calendar, is marked as World Food Day. A day dedicated

On May 16, 1985, three scientists from the British Antarctic Survey announced their detection of abnormally low levels of ozone over the South Pole. Their discovery, commonly known as the Ozone Hole, became a palpable example of mankind’s ability to damage the Earth’s atmosphere and one of the most famous success stories in the history

WITH Guyana’s rapidly expanding development across all sectors, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must be equipped and trained to respond effectively to environmental emergencies in order to reduce environmental impacts and risks to human health. To effectively respond, the Agency has developed Guidelines for Environmental Emergency Response and has trained approximately 60 per cent of

Currently, the world has a population of over seven billion persons, which is increasing daily. One of the effects of the steadily increasing population is an increasing demand for food. However, providing enough food for such a large population is difficult, considering the growing competition for land, water, and energy. Moreover, one in seven persons

Integrating Technology for Sustainable Mining Practices GUYANA’S mining sector, focused on gold, bauxite, diamonds, and oil and gas, has been a driving force behind the nation’s economic growth. However, the industry has faced significant environmental challenges, leading to deforestation, water contamination, and biodiversity loss. Mining tailings containing hazardous substances further exacerbate environmental damage. To address

What are Mangroves? MANGROVES are trees and shrubs that grow in saline coastal habitats in the tropics and subtropics. They normally form plant communities along the coastal areas between the land and sea where they are flooded by tides. This is called the ‘intertidal zone’. Mangroves have the extraordinary ability to filter out salt through

WITH the Schools’ academic year of 2022- 2023 coming to a close, I can’t help but feel forlorn with thoughts of the impacts that this phenomenon of Climate Change will have on the younger generation, situations that were not their creation but will be their legacy. Climate change as we know it is a devastating

ON March 22, Guyana will join the rest of the world in observing the International Day of Forests under the theme “Forests and Health”. This international observance intends to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and to promote solutions for issues related to the management of forests. The World Health Organization