(par 5.4.4.2 ) Consumers have a bigger impact on the environment than anything else, study finds

Consumers have a bigger impact on the environment than anything else, study finds http://www.sciencealert.com/consumers-have-a-bigger-impact-on-the-environment-than-anything-else-study-finds PETER DOCKRILL, 25 FEB 2016  There’s a general awareness today that China and its massive industrial sector generate more carbon emissions than any other country, which is one of the reasons that parts of the nation have to endure some serious issues with smog […]

(par 5.4.4.2 ) As Cities Grow Across Africa, They Must Plan for Water Security

As Cities Grow Across Africa, They Must Plan for Water Security https://www.wri.org/insights/cities-grow-across-africa-they-must-plan-water-security May 11, 2021 By Rogier van den Berg, Betsy Otto and Aklilu Fikresilassie  Here’s a startling figure: 1.5 billion people will live in African cities by 2050, more than double the number today. African cities — including unplanned urban areas and informal settlements — are already […]

(par 5.4.4.1) Urban agriculture (taken from Wikipedia)

Urban agriculture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_agriculture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An urban farm in Chicago   Urban agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city.[1] Urban agriculture can also involve animal husbandry,aquaculture, agroforestry, Urban beekeeping, and horticulture. These activities occur inperi-urban areas as well.[2] Urban agriculture can reflect varying levels of economic and social development. In the […]