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Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. File
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Why global coalition is lobbying Rwanda to endorse ‘end of fossil fuels’ call
A forest that is harvested in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Parliament, on March 25, passed a bill governing forests and trees that prohibits Rwandans from cutting immature trees. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
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Parliament passes bill prohibiting harvest of immature trees
 
The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana
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Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill
Two Lake Kivu islands, Shyute and Kamiko that were once deforested and degraded will soon be restored with 156,000 different tree species
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Lake Kivu: Two islands to undergo forest restoration
 
Different parts of the country, from March 11 to March 20, experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees.
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Meteo Rwanda explains temperature spike, assures 10-day normal levels
One of landslide incidents that took place in Karongi in February. The heightened surveillance follows three significant landslides that occurred in Kamonyi, Karongi, and Rusizi Districts in February .Courtesy
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Govt says 'closely monitoring mysterious landslides' in three districts
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How to cope with rising temperatures
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The world is facing heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year
Report warns of ‘likely’ heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A beans plantation hit by the sun as the country experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Courtesy
Parts of Rwanda face above-average temperature
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Minister Gasore speaks to journalists on Thursday, March 14 in Rubavu.
Infrastructure: Govt on track to curb floods in secondary cities
Friday, March 15, 2024
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the the Commonwealth Day event at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park. Courtesy
Commonwealth Day 2024: Rwanda pledges continuous ecological resilience, youth involvement
Monday, March 11, 2024
Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy
Rugezi wetland records surge in grey-crowned crane population
Monday, March 11, 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente meets with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy
PM Ngirente meets with Green Climate Fund boss to enhance collaboration
Friday, March 08, 2024
Impounded single use plastics from shops in Kigali in 2022. Photo: File.
Single-use plastics: Environmentalists seek solutions for imported goods
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
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