Cape Town Is Cutting Down Trees to Fight Water Crisis
The severe drought has narrowed Cape Town for decades. Three years ago, the situation approached the so-called “Day Zero”. Which is the moment when a 4 million people city stays….
Category: Africa
Cobalt is fuelling the planet’s green revolution, but at what cost?
Cobalt is a metal that is currently in huge demand. Why is it so important? Used for the production of Li-Ion batteries. Few people know how cobalt is mined. About….
Are we going to lose Congo Basin, the second largest rainforest in the World?
The Congo Basin rainforest is located in Africa and it stands for one of the most important wilderness areas left on Earth. It spreads across 6 countries. Cameroon, the Central….
Sea turtle conservation in West Africa is headed the right direction
Historical records show that the Loggerheads, Hawksbills, Green, and Leatherback turtles have been nesting on sandy beaches of the West African coastline for centuries. Turtles nest mainly between July and….
Evolution caused by poachers: Elephants in Mozambique are born tuskless
Evolution does not have to take thousands of years, it often manifests itself over several decades. In order for animals to survive certain conditions, evolution changes their bodies as needed…..
5 Species in Kenya Critically Endangered: Only 15 Individuals of Roan Antleope Left
A census of wildlife in Kenya has shown that several species number only a few hundred individuals, some even as few as a few dozen specimens. A significant culprit is….
In Saudi Arabia, desalination plants using solar domes are growing
Although most of our planet is covered by water, there is very little drinking water on Earth. As the demand for drinking water increases and drinking water decreases, it is….
Hyena Men of Nigeria – Gangs perform a dangerous animal show
Urban gangs in Nigeria perform an unusual show using hyenas, venomous snakes and baboons. Some argue that it is an ancient magic and a special relationship with animals, but it….
Madagascar is experiencing a historic famine caused by climate change
Madagascar is facing a historic catastrophe in the form of famine, which came after 4 years of low rainfall. The main cause is climate change. The UN says it is….
A school will be built in Madagascar with the help of 3D printing
There is a great shortage of schools in Madagascar. The lack of educational infrastructure means that few children have a good education here. A new project can help with this….