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Stories from #TheAmazon, #Kenya and #Zimbabwe

#WorldWaterDay: 3 stories of #resistance and #restoration from around the globe

Kristine Sabillo, 21 Mar 2025

"More than 2 billion people around the world live without access to safe drinkable water, as rivers, #groundwater, lakes and #glaciers face continued threats of #pollution and overexploitation due to #urbanization, #EnvironmentalDestruction, and #ClimateChange .

"This World Water Day, #Mongabay looks back at some of its coverage from 2024 on how local communities are trying to protect the world’s dwindling water resources."

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Mongabay Environmental News · World Water Day: 3 stories of resistance and restoration from around the globeMore than 2 billion people around the world live without access to safe drinkable water, as rivers, groundwater, lakes and glaciers face continued threats of pollution and overexploitation due to urbanization, environmental destruction, and climate change. This World Water Day, Mongabay looks back at some of its coverage from 2024 on how local communities are […]
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Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in #Zimbabwe | AP News (2025-03-22)

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“In many parts of rural sub-Saharan Africa, women have long been excluded from mainstream economic activities such as operating public transportation. However, three-wheelers powered by green energy are reversing that trend, offering financial opportunities and a newfound sense of importance.”

“… the tricycles are powered by solar-charged lithium-ion batteries. Mobility for #Africa, a local startup, piloted the project in 2019 by leasing the vehicles to groups of women for $15 a month. Today, individual women like Bhobho can own them through a lease-to-purchase program.”

“The United Nations environmental program is introducing electric two and three-wheelers in nine countries, mostly in East Africa. In #Nigeria, a green energy firm and the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office are providing 120 electric three-wheelers to women…”

Josephine Nyevhe, a volunteer village health worker, conducts weekly visits on her electric tricycle in Hwedza Zimbabwe, Thursday, March 6 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Ufumeli)
AP News · Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in ZimbabweBy Farai Mutsaka
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