The global trade in wild birds is poorly tracked, putting species, ecosystems and even human health at risk through overexploitation and the spread of disease.
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A landmark court ruling forcing Eskom to open up its multibillion-rand contracts could boost transparency, expose possible corruption, and strengthen public accountability in South Africa’s energy sector.
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The seizure of thousands of ants at Nairobi airport reveals a surprising rise in insect trafficking, driven by global demand and posing new risks to ecosystems.
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Planting trees can help fight climate change—but done in the wrong places or ways, it can also harm ecosystems and even worsen warming.
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Fencing wildlife parks can protect animals and people—but it also comes with trade-offs, shaping everything from animal movement to how communities live alongside nature.
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Fencing wildlife parks can protect animals and people—but it also comes with trade-offs, shaping everything from animal movement to how communities live alongside nature.
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Africa’s electric motorbike future is closer than it seems—a 6,000km solar-powered journey shows how local innovation and clean energy could transform transport across the continent.
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Handpumps bring water to rural Africa—but keeping them working is the real challenge.
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Handpumps bring water to rural Africa—but keeping them working is the real challenge.
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Eskom’s debt crackdown could hit paying residents hardest, exposing deeper municipal failures.
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Eskom’s debt crackdown could hit paying residents hardest, exposing deeper municipal failures.
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African striped mice survive drought by slowing down and conserving energy – showing that staying calm can be key to enduring extreme conditions.
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Africa faces a huge climate finance gap and relies heavily on costly external funding – a green bank could help mobilise local capital and build its own renewable industries.
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Africa faces a huge climate finance gap and relies heavily on costly external funding – a green bank could help mobilise local capital and build its own renewable industries.
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Africa’s fast-growing cities are vibrant and diverse – but without better planning, pollution, infrastructure gaps and inequality will continue to harm health.
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Simple, low-cost systems could help drought-hit South African towns store water underground and boost supply.
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Climate change could threaten cassava production across Africa – but early action can help protect this staple crop.
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South Africa is heading for an industrial “gas cliff” by 2028 that could cost 70,000 jobs – yet the country still lacks a clear, workable plan to replace dwindling supply.
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Satellites reveal our oceans aren’t flat—rising sea levels from climate change mean more flooding and erosion for coastal communities. 🌊
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Electric vehicles could soon outpace petrol cars in Africa, thanks to cheaper batteries and solar power – but financing remains a hurdle. ⚡
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Africa’s housing boom faces an environmental dilemma. Green homes, built with recycled materials, could offer a sustainable solution for the future. 🌱
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South Africa’s push for renewables faces hurdles as coal remains dominant and Eskom’s monopoly is tough to break. ⚡️🌱
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Zimbabwe’s green energy policy promises equality, but real change depends on whether women and men truly share its benefits. 🌱
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Even small solar devices that can power phone chargers and lights have made a difference in rural Malawi. Now, bigger and better solar systems are needed.
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Why do animals of the same species look so different across regions? Scientists are still searching for clear answers. 🐦
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South Africa shelters most of the world’s African penguins, yet their numbers are plummeting—can conservation efforts turn the tide? 🐧
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Baobabs in Oman, introduced centuries ago, are now under threat—not from drought or age, but a deadly beetle infestation. 🌳
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Mesquite was brought to South Africa to help, but now it’s quietly reshaping landscapes and draining precious water resources. 🌱
theconversation.com/invasive-mes...
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Nigeria’s cities are growing rapidly, with Lagos set to become the world’s largest by 2100—can infrastructure keep up? 🏙️
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South Africa’s coal infrastructure could become new hubs for agriculture and renewable energy, researchers say. A greener future is possible. 🌱
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