When Newton Jibunor drove from London to Nigeria through Sahara desert in 1966

In 1966, 27-year-old Newton Jibunor, an environmentalist, completed a solo drive from the UK to Nigeria through the Sahara desert. It was a desirable feat that all adventurers dreamed of, but the fear of the unknown often outweighed wanderlust. Fifty-eight years later, history repeats itself in the form of 28-year-old Pelumi Nubi, who concluded a … Read more

Saharan Dust Smothers Switzerland, Southern France

An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern France on Saturday, sparking health warnings as a yellow hue tinged the sky. The phenomenon, which began in Switzerland on Friday, brings with it “a very clear worsening of sunlight and visibility. Added to that is an increase in concentrations of fine particles,” the … Read more