http://www.hamstmi.educationenNon-ProfitCopyright Bald & Greybeard showhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/230c2a70277d59ae4a92671e6c859a2c.jpghttp://www.hamstmi.educationSat, 05 Sep 2026 19:40:57 +0000Bald & Greybeard showBald & Greybeard showkwameafaglo@gmail.comDiscussions on environmental sustainability for an improved livelihood for all.falseb217bc4c-c278-563f-8d65-e05295cc6dd7episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waterfalls-victoria-falls-bald-greybeard-show--74927921
Besides the tourism and monetary benefits of the Mosi-oa-Tunya it comes with a biodiverse flora life and those of birds and animals, of which must be protected for future use. Zambia and Zimbabwe must ensure they clean the Victoria fall in the interest of the survival of the forest, animals and fishes for our children and future generations after us to benefit equally from if not more.

Listen to the podcast for details.

(c)2026 Andy Kweku Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74927921Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:38:46 +0000Bald & Greybeard showWaterfalls are highly needed for ecological balance of flora and fauna lives with subsequent gains to humans, and one such natural waterfalls is the Victoria Falls known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya that is between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Besides the...
Besides the tourism and monetary benefits of the Mosi-oa-Tunya it comes with a biodiverse flora life and those of birds and animals, of which must be protected for future use. Zambia and Zimbabwe must ensure they clean the Victoria fall in the interest of the survival of the forest, animals and fishes for our children and future generations after us to benefit equally from if not more.

Listen to the podcast for details.

(c)2026 Andy Kweku Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imprisoned-innocent-animals-by-human-judges-using-reverse-rule-of-law-closezoos-shutdownaquariums-bald-greybeard-show--74586645 In our search as humans for an improved livelihoods per our ecosystem we have erroneously imprisoned innocent animals and fishes that we may have met on this planet in our thousands of zoos and aquariums and fish/water tanks through no fault of theirs, but for our abusive nature, excessive monetary greed in a form called tourism, educational and research purposes.

Thinking as an environmentalist would imply it is long overdue we humans free all animals in zoos and fishes in aquariums and fish/water tanks, so as to stop the stress we place on our partners on this earth for being innocent and allow them to behave normally and in their natural setting, for our common good.

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74586645Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:43:20 +0000Bald & Greybeard show#CloseZoos #ShutDownAquariums In our search as humans for an improved livelihoods per our ecosystem we have erroneously imprisoned innocent animals and fishes that we may have met on this planet in our thousands of zoos and aquariums and fish/water... In our search as humans for an improved livelihoods per our ecosystem we have erroneously imprisoned innocent animals and fishes that we may have met on this planet in our thousands of zoos and aquariums and fish/water tanks through no fault of theirs, but for our abusive nature, excessive monetary greed in a form called tourism, educational and research purposes.

Thinking as an environmentalist would imply it is long overdue we humans free all animals in zoos and fishes in aquariums and fish/water tanks, so as to stop the stress we place on our partners on this earth for being innocent and allow them to behave normally and in their natural setting, for our common good.

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>698closezoos,shutdownaquariumsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-economy-part-2-bald-and-greybeard-show-m4a--72970001 The above quote must be ingrained in our minds as stated by professor Kweku Andy Kusi-Appiah with further deliberations which is an in-depth analysis of the blue economy from the environmental stewardship standpoint with real life country accounts.

Malawi's blue economy was diagnosed with recommendations aimed at preserving the ecological health of the lake for livelihoods and economic growth of the nation.

Capturing cultural perspective as a part of the blue economy with the careful environmental analysis of the sea per the lyrics of the musician Kofi Kinaata was exemplary highlighted.

Please listen for details.

(c)2026 Kweku Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhaD), and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72970001Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:40:38 +0000Bald & Greybeard show'Treat water like one's bank account with its pollution being a withdrawal and its conservation as a savings'. The above quote must be ingrained in our minds as stated by professor Kweku Andy Kusi-Appiah with further deliberations which is an... The above quote must be ingrained in our minds as stated by professor Kweku Andy Kusi-Appiah with further deliberations which is an in-depth analysis of the blue economy from the environmental stewardship standpoint with real life country accounts.

Malawi's blue economy was diagnosed with recommendations aimed at preserving the ecological health of the lake for livelihoods and economic growth of the nation.

Capturing cultural perspective as a part of the blue economy with the careful environmental analysis of the sea per the lyrics of the musician Kofi Kinaata was exemplary highlighted.

Please listen for details.

(c)2026 Kweku Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhaD), and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seabed-minerals-mining-blue-economy-bald-and-greybeard-show--72951798
Scientists have categorised these seabed minerals into 4 groups as:
1) Manganese modules or polymetallic nodules that comprises of manganese, cobalt, copper and nickel;

2) Seafloor massive sulphide of copper, gold, zinc, lead, and silver;

3) Cobalt-rich ferromanganese of cobalt, platinum and nickel;

4) Phosphorite nodules of phosphate used in fertilisers, with more to be discovered over time into the future.

Countries that benefit directly from the ocean and coastal resource must join in the scientific search for environmentally friendly ways of minining in the seabed when the moratorium is lifted.

Please listen for more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72951798Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:26:54 +0000Bald & Greybeard showInasmuch as there is a moratorium on minerals extraction in the seabed, the United States of America (US) government has granted a Canadian company the licence to mine in the international waters, and this is of concern to environmentalists and blue...
Scientists have categorised these seabed minerals into 4 groups as:
1) Manganese modules or polymetallic nodules that comprises of manganese, cobalt, copper and nickel;

2) Seafloor massive sulphide of copper, gold, zinc, lead, and silver;

3) Cobalt-rich ferromanganese of cobalt, platinum and nickel;

4) Phosphorite nodules of phosphate used in fertilisers, with more to be discovered over time into the future.

Countries that benefit directly from the ocean and coastal resource must join in the scientific search for environmentally friendly ways of minining in the seabed when the moratorium is lifted.

Please listen for more.]]>438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-economy-and-its-pollution-bald-and-greybeard-show--72949435
Governments of countries that are directly linked to the ocean are putting up policies and wanting to consolidate the various standalone marine and coastal departments into a ministry like that of the Federal Ministry of Blue Economy of Nigeria, Belize's Ministry of Blue Economy and Tanzania Ministry of Blue Economy, so they can harness the economic gains while ensuring sustainability. Fact is the blue economy is valued at about US$7 trillion and growing, with countries wanting a share of the hot money but they must not pollute the source of wealth.

Polluting the ocean with human excreta, domestic waste, agro-chemical run off and industrial waste is not only creating the dead zone in the ocean but also shortening the life span of we humans on earth. Hence we humans must wake up to our responsibility not to pollute the ocean and coastal resources.

Listen to the podcast for details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72949435Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:39:41 +0000Bald & Greybeard showWith humans having almost fully exploited the terrestrial part of earth there is a growing turn to the ocean and coastal resources, and this is where governments must begin thinking and acting alone the lines of sustainability of the blue economy....
Governments of countries that are directly linked to the ocean are putting up policies and wanting to consolidate the various standalone marine and coastal departments into a ministry like that of the Federal Ministry of Blue Economy of Nigeria, Belize's Ministry of Blue Economy and Tanzania Ministry of Blue Economy, so they can harness the economic gains while ensuring sustainability. Fact is the blue economy is valued at about US$7 trillion and growing, with countries wanting a share of the hot money but they must not pollute the source of wealth.

Polluting the ocean with human excreta, domestic waste, agro-chemical run off and industrial waste is not only creating the dead zone in the ocean but also shortening the life span of we humans on earth. Hence we humans must wake up to our responsibility not to pollute the ocean and coastal resources.

Listen to the podcast for details.]]>452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-polluted-rivers-impact-and-recommendations-bald-greybeard-show--72931688
About 70% of the human body is made of water hence it needs clean water to keeping us alive, and so we must take steps to cease polluting our rivers.

Listen to the podcast for some recommendations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72931688Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:38:44 +0000Bald & Greybeard showPolluted rivers is a deliberate way of killing not only aquatic life as fishes and the flora life but shortening human life on earth. We humans have polluted sme river bodies as the Odaw, Ganges and Citarum rivers to the extent of a near...
About 70% of the human body is made of water hence it needs clean water to keeping us alive, and so we must take steps to cease polluting our rivers.

Listen to the podcast for some recommendations.]]>501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volcanoes-ecological-balance-and-economic-benefits--72457538 (a) source of geothermal energy for electricity generation. Say, Kenya generates over 7,000MW of electricity from the geothermal source in the East African Rift Valley;

(b) Serves as fertiliser for agriculture purposes;

(c) Magma creates an archipelago as in Hawaiian archipelago;

(d) Rain forest evolution at volcano site after it cools down;

(e) Brings about gaseous balance of green house;

(f) Unlocks carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and the environment;

(g) Gives forth other elements that aid in global conducive temperature for human living.

Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72457538Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:51:23 +0000Bald & Greybeard showInasmuch as volcanoes are known largely for their destructive role it does come with some life saving benefits as well and these includes: (a) source of geothermal energy for electricity generation. Say, Kenya generates over 7,000MW of electricity... (a) source of geothermal energy for electricity generation. Say, Kenya generates over 7,000MW of electricity from the geothermal source in the East African Rift Valley;

(b) Serves as fertiliser for agriculture purposes;

(c) Magma creates an archipelago as in Hawaiian archipelago;

(d) Rain forest evolution at volcano site after it cools down;

(e) Brings about gaseous balance of green house;

(f) Unlocks carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and the environment;

(g) Gives forth other elements that aid in global conducive temperature for human living.

Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>415falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roots-reflections-on-the-environment-bald-greybeard-show4a--71252896
Listeners must synchronise their personality to become wo(men) of thought and wo(men) of action with the earth and its environment, not just for human survival but living luxuriously today while ensuring posterity also benefits from same if not more luxury of the earth and its environment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252896Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:26:49 +0000Bald & Greybeard showRoots & Reflections on the Environment, is a brief audio presentation but intellectually loaded philology of ecology and its environmentally balanced on the Island of Sanity. Listeners must synchronise their personality to become wo(men) of thought...
Listeners must synchronise their personality to become wo(men) of thought and wo(men) of action with the earth and its environment, not just for human survival but living luxuriously today while ensuring posterity also benefits from same if not more luxury of the earth and its environment.]]>452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/language-of-earth-m4a--70954120
Indigenous language is inherently incorporates ecological balance while modern and post-modern language can push one in taking action or foster environmental degradation. Hence audience must adopt or adapt a language that sees humans as a part of the environment as well as portray a balance with earth for an improved survival.

Listen for more and details.

(c)2026 Kweku Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70954120Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:11:01 +0000Bald & Greybeard showA philosophical podcast on evoking our language use and it's interaction with the environment for action that are tailored for sustainability. Indigenous language is inherently incorporates ecological balance while modern and post-modern language can...
Indigenous language is inherently incorporates ecological balance while modern and post-modern language can push one in taking action or foster environmental degradation. Hence audience must adopt or adapt a language that sees humans as a part of the environment as well as portray a balance with earth for an improved survival.

Listen for more and details.

(c)2026 Kweku Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mangrove-bald-and-greybeard-show--70900917
Besides medicinal values of the shrubs in the mangrove it serves as protection against sea erosion, as well as breeding and nursery for fishes from the sea. Countries that have mangroves must ensure they are not abused altjpugh their trees are price wise very high and insert resistant. They are a rich carbon source for ecological balance and it houses loads of shellfish.

Please listen to subsequent podcast by professor Andy Kusi-Appiah for more on mangroves and I am H. Kwame Afaglo.

If you have any enquiries and contributions do not hesitate to send to kwameafaglo@gmail.com

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70900917Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:27:26 +0000Bald & Greybeard showMangroves are very useful ecosystem that must be protected for an improved livelihood for those living by the shores. Besides medicinal values of the shrubs in the mangrove it serves as protection against sea erosion, as well as breeding and nursery...
Besides medicinal values of the shrubs in the mangrove it serves as protection against sea erosion, as well as breeding and nursery for fishes from the sea. Countries that have mangroves must ensure they are not abused altjpugh their trees are price wise very high and insert resistant. They are a rich carbon source for ecological balance and it houses loads of shellfish.

Please listen to subsequent podcast by professor Andy Kusi-Appiah for more on mangroves and I am H. Kwame Afaglo.

If you have any enquiries and contributions do not hesitate to send to kwameafaglo@gmail.com

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah (PhD) and H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/value-of-trash-bald-greybeard-show-m4a--70376172 _Get ready to be inspired._
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Today, we are talking about the web-of-exploitation, about the environment, inequalities & the systems that perpetuate them.

Welcome to the *BALD&GREYBEARD SHOW.*

I am the bald one by name Dr. Andy Kusi-Appiah and my co-host, Dr. H Kwame Afaglo, the greybearded one is *drying his raw-cocoa-beans in his holy village, somewhere in Eastern Ghana.*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70376172Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:35:20 +0000Bald & Greybeard show*INEQUALITY AND THE WEB OF EXPLORATION.* _Get ready to be inspired._ -- Today, we are talking about the web-of-exploitation, about the environment, inequalities & the systems that perpetuate them. Welcome to the *BALD&GREYBEARD SHOW.* I am the bald... _Get ready to be inspired._
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Today, we are talking about the web-of-exploitation, about the environment, inequalities & the systems that perpetuate them.

Welcome to the *BALD&GREYBEARD SHOW.*

I am the bald one by name Dr. Andy Kusi-Appiah and my co-host, Dr. H Kwame Afaglo, the greybearded one is *drying his raw-cocoa-beans in his holy village, somewhere in Eastern Ghana.*]]>499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agro-chemicals-and-fertilisers-use-in-africa-bald-greybeard-show--70179855
If African countries make the organic production and use of fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides as an agriculture policy it would move the continent to win the competitive advantage .

Listen to the podcast by H. Kwame Afaglo for details and ensure to catch up with the expert Prof Andy Kusi-Appiah for more in the upcoming episode.

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah and H. Kwame Afaglo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70179855Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:37:57 +0000Bald & Greybeard showAfrica being the least user of agro-chemicals for farming must serious seize the opportunity to go into commercial production of organic fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides to displace the inorganic ones in use as of now that comes with...
If African countries make the organic production and use of fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides as an agriculture policy it would move the continent to win the competitive advantage .

Listen to the podcast by H. Kwame Afaglo for details and ensure to catch up with the expert Prof Andy Kusi-Appiah for more in the upcoming episode.

(c)2026 Andy Kusi-Appiah and H. Kwame Afaglo]]>548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecology-m4a--69705483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69705483Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:40:10 +0000Bald & Greybeard showA geo-spatial brief talks that centres on ecology as a part 1 to be followed by few more series in ecology.450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blending-indigenous-practices-with-modern-scientific-practices-for-an-ecological-balance-bald-greybeard-show--69680657
With respect to Ghana, it is recommended that homes should start recycling their waste with various coloured waste bins, with emphasis on teaching children this practice and same continued into schools for a complete cultural change.

Waste disposal in Ghana is problematic and with this recycling coloured waste bins concept introduction it would help the ecological balance that we all need for a better world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69680657Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:19:39 +0000Bald & Greybeard showScientists must meet with Indigenous people in various communities to discuss issues on creating an ecological balance with sustainability in mind. With respect to Ghana, it is recommended that homes should start recycling their waste with various...
With respect to Ghana, it is recommended that homes should start recycling their waste with various coloured waste bins, with emphasis on teaching children this practice and same continued into schools for a complete cultural change.

Waste disposal in Ghana is problematic and with this recycling coloured waste bins concept introduction it would help the ecological balance that we all need for a better world.]]>630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-part-1-bald-greybeard-show-m4a--69452822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69452822Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:14:37 +0000Bald & Greybeard showWater is essential for survival of every living organism hence its sustenance is very important of which prof. Andy Kusi-Appiah has taken listeners through with this podcast.361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/geography-daily-guide-of-life--69356682
It is an 8mins podcast presented by professor Andy Kusi-Appiah.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69356682Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:46:59 +0000Bald & Greybeard showGeorgraphy is interesting and a real life guide for living effectively and this presentation bridges the gap between classroom study and real life guide. It is an 8mins podcast presented by professor Andy Kusi-Appiah.
It is an 8mins podcast presented by professor Andy Kusi-Appiah.]]>538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-stress-recommendations-bald-greybeard-show--69352714
Singapore's waste water recycling model must guide the Middle-East, North Africa, South Asia and some African countries. Besides, reduction in domestic water wastage are recommended to ensure the sustainability of water.

Listen to the podcast for details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69352714Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:27:52 +0000Bald & Greybeard showWater is one free gift of nature that is vital for the survival of all living organisms and in abundance, however it is being abused on daily basis, thus rendering some countries to experience extreme or severe or near water stress. Singapore's...
Singapore's waste water recycling model must guide the Middle-East, North Africa, South Asia and some African countries. Besides, reduction in domestic water wastage are recommended to ensure the sustainability of water.

Listen to the podcast for details.]]>486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteerism-part-2-bald-greybeard-show--69272139
With the up coming FIFA world cup the organisers must award Japan for their volunteering spirit in the past as cleaning the stadia after each match they are involved in, as a motivator and promoting volunteerism.

Also, popular personalities as politicians, entertainers, authors must be seen volunteering as a way of promoting volunteerism for today's societal togetherness and the future benefits.

Listen to the Bald & Greybeard Show for more.
H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69272139Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:09:06 +0000Bald & Greybeard showMaking volunteerism a pre-condition activity for employment, then encouraging the youth to get into volunteerism as a form of building self confidence, new skills, self-esteem, learning to communicate effectively with people in other societies out of...
With the up coming FIFA world cup the organisers must award Japan for their volunteering spirit in the past as cleaning the stadia after each match they are involved in, as a motivator and promoting volunteerism.

Also, popular personalities as politicians, entertainers, authors must be seen volunteering as a way of promoting volunteerism for today's societal togetherness and the future benefits.

Listen to the Bald & Greybeard Show for more.
H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD)]]>734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteerism-m4a--69262539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69262539Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:13:03 +0000Bald & Greybeard showVolunteerism in environmental restoration and sustainability by Andy Kusi-Appiah.671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soil-respect-soil-2-m4a--69249447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69249447Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:14:44 +0000Bald & Greybeard showMeet the expert on environmental issues talking about protecting, preserving and nourishing soil for our use today and that of future generations access and use. Welcome professor Andy Kusi-Appiah417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soil-respect-soil-podcast--69116050
Without soil, all humans, plants and animals would be non-existent on the planet earth, as we live on its minerals for economic growth or wealth ir riches, water for survival, food from plants and other survival matetials from plants, air for breathing and organic matter for regeneration.

Humans must learn to respect the soil by giving back that which it wants in return for more from soil.

Listen to the podcast for details.

Authors: H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD) and Andy Kusi Appiah (PhD)

Bald and Greybeard Show (B&Gs).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69116050Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:41:27 +0000Bald & Greybeard showSoil is the host and houses all living organisms and abiotic ones, besides it sustains life and the final place of death hence we humans must respect it. Without soil, all humans, plants and animals would be non-existent on the planet earth, as we...
Without soil, all humans, plants and animals would be non-existent on the planet earth, as we live on its minerals for economic growth or wealth ir riches, water for survival, food from plants and other survival matetials from plants, air for breathing and organic matter for regeneration.

Humans must learn to respect the soil by giving back that which it wants in return for more from soil.

Listen to the podcast for details.

Authors: H. Kwame Afaglo (PhD) and Andy Kusi Appiah (PhD)

Bald and Greybeard Show (B&Gs).]]>580animals.,ecosystem.,environment.,government,humans.,nature.,plant.,policy.,soil.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/draft-1a-nature-and-environment--69070103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69070103Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:17:52 +0000Bald & Greybeard showAn introduction of the Bald and Grey beard Show (B&Gb Show) on nature and its environment.175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/draft-1-nature-studies--69070059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69070059Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:13:47 +0000Bald & Greybeard showAn introduction of the Bald and Grey beard Show (B&Gb Show) on Nature and Environment.188falsefull