The river Ethiope in Nigeria is precious for local communities, but sadly, it has been abused due to industrial contamination, oil spill, and other sources of pollution. Although efforts to clean up the river have been going on for years, the river just can’t seem to get ahead. But now, maybe her time has come. An initiative has been launched to establish legal rights for this special river. If successful, the river would be the first waterway in Africa to be recognized as a living entity, which helps make protection, conservation, and restoration a much more straightforward process.
Legally recognizing rivers as living entities can help save precious waterways
More of Today's Solutions
10 tasty alternatives to deli meats for your sandwiches
When you need to whip up a last-minute lunch for your kids, deli meats can seem like a savior. Just slap a slice of ...
Read MoreUniversal cancer immunotherapy may be possible through protein engineering
Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant progress in developing a ready-to-use immunotherapy treatment for cancer. A synthetic protein modification can allow immune cells ...
Read MoreClucking good music: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra plays music for chickens
A rather peculiar audience gathered on a peaceful morning at a gorgeous Hawke's Bay farm in New Zealand to witness a remarkable musical performance. Members ...
Read MoreTop 5 Martin Luther King Jr. speeches that aren’t “I Have a Dream”
Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on the Civil Rights Movement extended beyond his well-known "I Have a Dream" speech. According to Jason Miller, an ...
Read More
