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14:07

Algal blooms are choking Lake Victoria.

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2025/06/08

While algae play a beneficial role in the aquatic ecosystem, their excessive growth can pose a threat to underwater life and humans. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mainly live in water and do not have the intricate structures found in true plants, such as roots, stems, and leaves, yet they are capable of photosynthesis, generating oxygen and energy. Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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7:40

Emiddo Egitawanya Abalimi

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2025/04/15

Omuddo ogutetaagibwa mu nirimo omuli amere ensimbe - Ate n'engeri y\okugulwanyisaamu - Rita Atukwase Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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7:27

EU Launches Project to Boost Uganda's Horticulture...

Dina"s Planet ·

2025/04/07

The project which is running until 2nd.02.2029, and is to benefit a variety of people ranging from small scale farmers, farmer-based organizations, groups and cooperatives, plus support services such as research organizations, is to be implemented by CABI in collaboration with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship Agricultural Development (COLEAD) – Priority fruits and Vegetables include; Mangoes, Okra, Avocados, Pineapples Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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4:13

Neglected Beat - Covering Agriculture in Uganda's Media

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2025/03/28

Agriculture as a science beat in the media requires attention because minus food security the nation can not survive and the economy whose backbone is agriculture cant stand firm - Scientists research in the agricultural field should reach the farmers through the media in a simplified way Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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15:04

Uganda's Delayed Rains

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2025/02/21

The tropical cyclones over the Indian Ocean, were cited as an issue in the delayed onset of rains by the end of February The March onset is likely to be characterized by isolated thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms in various parts of the country. The peak rainfall is expected between April and early May in most parts of the country. The temperatures, however, are expected to be warmer than average across the country during the MAM (March, April, and May) ...

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6:53

Understanding Zoonotic Diseases

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2025/02/08

People living adjacent to wilderness areas or in semi-urban areas with higher numbers of wild animals are at risk of disease from animals such as rats, foxes or raccoons. Urbanization and the destruction of natural habitats increase the risk of zoonotic diseases by increasing contact between humans and wild animals. Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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10:27

Mpox and Ebola Alert - Signs Symptoms And How to...

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2025/02/06

Both Mpox and Sudan Ebola are both Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) that are contagious viral infections which are life-threatening because they can affect many organ systems and damage the cardiovascular system. Some of the Symptoms include; Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Muscle aches, Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash, Unexplained nosebleeds or bleeding gums. Support the show Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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10:30

How EACOP Can Be A Debt Trap For Uganda

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2024/11/19

Although Uganda estimates to earn between US\$350 and US\$400 million from its 15% equity shareholding in the project of the EACOP, Economist Fadhel Kaboub describes this as a debt trap that will cost Uganda years to comeSupport the showNature, Environment and Climate Change

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6:48

The Deadly Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

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2024/10/20

The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. CCHF causes fatality rate of 40%. The virus is primarily transmitted to people from ticks and livestock animals. Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons. There is no vaccine available for either people or animals. Uganda is developing a vaccine with help from the UK government ...

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5:04

Uganda's Waste Managment Dilemma

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2024/08/30

With about 6000 tonnes of plastics wastes generated every day by Ugandans - what should be done to manage well this waste? - Julius Mwesigye shares his mind Support the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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12:36

Understanding Climate Smart Agriculture

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2024/08/22

Organic Farming is a component of Climate Smart Smart Agriculture but obtaining the right organic pesticides and fertilizers is challenging. Farmers currently rely on locally mixed of tobacco leaves with red pepper, human urine and water to combat pests. Dr Richard Kanyarukiga from the University of Rwanda’s College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine describes climate-smart agriculture as one component of sustainable agriculture. To him, susta...

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13:05

Breaking down the SB60 meeting ahead of COP29

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2024/07/25

With over 8,000 people that registered for the SBs, and the two weeks climate change was described unsuccessful by a number of observers - Will this affect the Baku conference in November ? Support the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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10:12

Human Population Growth Threatening Chimpanzees...

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2024/07/13

The main threats to chimpanzees are habitat loss, disease, and hunting, especially for bush meat. These are exacerbated by chimps' slow reproductive rate—if an adult is killed, it takes 14-15 years to replace him or her as a breeding individual.Support the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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5:18

The Impact of the South East Trade winds on Lake...

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2024/07/05

Much as the South East Trade winds that blow towards L. Victoria between the months of June - July, do a clean up job, these have become a worrying factor amidst deforestation within the lake basin. Support the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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4:35

State of the African Grey Parrot in Uganda -...

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2024/06/05

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre - UWEC and partners from Japan are running an African Grey Parrot conservation program in communities, with the aim of protecting and conserving the bird in its natural environment Support the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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3:04

Could Tourism be the New Oil?

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2024/04/21

'In the 1920s the world came to Saudi for oil, but in the 2020s, we're expecting the people of the world to come for tourism ' Fahd Hamidaddin, the Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of the Saudi Tourism AuthoritySupport the Show.Nature, Environment and Climate Change

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4:17

Enough has been talked about Climate Change - Climate...

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2024/04/08

A Number of declarations have been drawn on the issue of climate change - conservationists now say it's time to get these declarations to work. Examples: The Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate ChangeThe COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, & Peace.The Nairobi Declaration.Declaration For Climate Education , etc.........................Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change

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4:27

Oil Exploration Vs Development Amidst The Global...

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2024/04/01

UWEC Educators discussing the dilemma of Oil exploration amidst a developing economy like Uganda, which has just also discovered her oil wells and looking at it as a key Redeemer of her young economy Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change

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6:39

The Worrying Global Temperatures Shooting Higher Daily.

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2024/03/18

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6:49

Traditional Healing Myths - A threat to pangolins

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2024/02/17

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