Theresa Marryshow: A beacon for female farmers in the Caribbean
Loop Lifestyle; March 8, 2024 Women have been a pillar of food production in the Caribbean for many years. However, they are becoming a dying presence in the field since many are now choosing careers, which are seen as more respectable and lucrative. Marryshow’s journey into farming exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted love for […]
Indian farmers embrace natural farming to fight climate change effects
Loop World News; April 7, 2024 There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that’s become more frequent with human-caused climate change. The smell comes from a concoction of cow urine, an unrefined sugar known as jaggery, and other organic materials that […]
Dominica Govt prepares to construct geothermal plant
Published by Loop News Energy Minister Dr Vince Henderson says the Government of Dominica is ready to begin construction on a 10-kilowatt geothermal power plant to supplement the supply of electricity from the Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC). The Dominica government is said to have invested nearly US$50 million, so far, in geothermal research and Henderson […]
PwC, CCSA to create world’s first Climate-Smart Zone in the Caribbean
Published by the St. Vincent Times PwC Trinidad and Tobago is collaborating with the Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator (CCSA) on a groundbreaking tool and roadmap to help drive greater climate resilience in the region. As a pivotal step towards creating the Climate Smart Zone, the CCSA unveiled the Climate Smart Map at COP28 in Dubai. An interactive […]