Tiger breeding, exports flourish in S.Africa: charity
South Africa's legal lion breeding has spawned a tiger farming industry for commercial exports, potentially posing a threat to the species already in decline, an animal welfare group warned Tuesday......»»
Drought-hit N.Africa turns to purified sea and wastewater
From Tunisia to Morocco, sun-baked North Africa has embarked on a building spree of plants that purify sea and wastewater as climate change intensifies droughts in the water-scarce region......»»
E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem
Global fertilizer suppliers have made incredibly high profits in 2022/23 on the back of price spikes attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war. The profits of the world's top nine producers trebled in 2022 from two years previously......»»
Climate science is catching up to climate change with predictions that could improve proactive response
In Africa, climate change impacts are experienced as extreme events like drought and floods. Through the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (which leverages expertise from USG science agencies, universities, and the private sector) and the IGAD Cli.....»»
Ancient tooth suggests third kind of monkey made trip from Africa to South America millions of years ago
A team of paleontologists with members from France, Brazil and Argentina has found evidence of a third type of monkey crossing the Atlantic Ocean millions of years ago, making the trip from Africa to South America. In their paper published in Proceed.....»»
Study finds European breeding birds respond only slowly to recent climate change
Over the last 30 years, European breeding birds have shifted their range by 2.4 km per year, on average, according to new research published in Nature Communications......»»
Download the macOS Tiger Redux wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy
Arriving after his “Trip Around the Sun” wallpaper, Basic Apple Guy has shared his latest creation today – the macOS Tiger Redux wallpapers. Coming in three variations, these simple and beautiful designs reimagine Apple’s 2005 Aqua aesthetic.....»»
Technology can boost farming in Africa, but it can also threaten biodiversity. How to balance the two
Cultivating one hectare of maize used to be an arduous task for Precious Banda, a farmer in Zambia. It would take her hundreds of hours to prepare her land before sowing and to keep it weed-free until harvest—equipped with nothing but a small hoe......»»
Charity wants AI summit to address child sexual abuse imagery
The Internet Watch Foundation wants the issue tackled at the global summit on AI safety this autumn......»»
Apple snail invasion could be "disastrous" for rice production and food security in Kenya, study reveals
An invasion of apple snail could be "disastrous" for rice production and food security in Kenya as well as other rice growing regions across Africa, according to a new CABI-led study published in the journal Pest Management Science......»»
City livability rankings tell a biased story: Research in Dhaka explains why
Like many fast-growing megacities in Asia and Africa, Dhaka, in Bangladesh, is often stigmatized as one of the most unlivable cities on Earth, due to overcrowding, slums and substandard housing. The Bangladeshi capital boasts around 23 million reside.....»»
From fields to front lines: The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food supply
One country produces about 12% of the grains (wheat, barley, maize and sunflower) traded globally. Developing countries in Africa and South Asia rely heavily on it. In fact, this country supplies up to 40% of the grain distributed by the United Natio.....»»
Harmful substances impacting tiger snakes across Perth, study finds
New research has found tiger snakes in Perth's urban wetlands are accumulating high levels of chemical substances from ingesting PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), impacting the venomous reptiles' overall health......»»
Laid-off Twitter Africa team "ghosted" without severance pay or benefits, former employees say
Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after Elon Musk's acquisition have not received any severance pay more than seven months since leaving the company, several sources told CNN......»»
Donors who feel upbeat are more likely to give to charity—new research
When people feel happier, they're more likely to donate to charity. That's what we, two economists who study what motivates environmentally conscientious consumption and support for free services, found in a new study published in The Economic Journa.....»»
What countries will heat up the most in a 2°-warmer world?
The need for air conditioning will skyrocket, with Africa and Europe hit hardest. Enlarge (credit: Yuga Kurita) One of the more threatening aspects of climate change is its potential to unleash feedbacks, or situations w.....»»
Rethinking role of charity in cost-of-living crisis
University of Queensland research has found a direct link between levels of government income support and people's need for charitable assistance......»»
Cracking the mysterious case of dying desert forests
From above, the Southwestern U.S. is a sea of caramel and brown desert. Yet, a closer look uncovers small ribbons of green—desert forests that flourish along valuable springs and rivers. Wildlife thrives at these oases, drawn to the shade of trees.....»»
Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford dies aged 43, months after setting up charity
Nick Hungerford was inspired by his young daughter to set up a charity to support bereaved children......»»