Category: Rainforest
Celebrate World Animal Day & Fight against Eco-Terrorism
World Animal Day, also known as World Animal Welfare Day or World Animal Protection Day, is a significant annual event on the 4th of October. It’s been celebrated since 1925, garnering an ever-growing international community dedicated to putting an end to the pointless suffering… Continue Reading “Celebrate World Animal Day & Fight against Eco-Terrorism”
Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities
Ecotourism is often considered highly compatible with conservation efforts because it generates revenue through the non-consumptive use of wildlife (in contrast to, e.g., fishing and hunting), while helping to foster a conservation ethic among participants. However, it is becoming clear that human presence in… Continue Reading “Ecotourism destroys Wildlife Populations & Human Communities”
Brazil’s main Culprit of Deforestation is Agriculture
Speaking at the climate summit held last week, Bolsonaro pledged to end illegal deforestation by 2030 and to double the funds for environmental reinforcement. However, Bolsonaro’s proposals were not novel. In 2015, former President Dilma Roussef had already set 2030 as the date by… Continue Reading “Brazil’s main Culprit of Deforestation is Agriculture”
Zambia to limit Electricity due to Water Shortage in Lake Kariba
Zambia will apply a new electrical power load regime that will see the electricity supply for domestic consumers decrease from December 15, the country’s Ministry of Energy announced on Friday. The ministry said that the decision was taken due to a drop in water… Continue Reading “Zambia to limit Electricity due to Water Shortage in Lake Kariba”
The Dark Side of Green Technology & modern Child Slavery
As US President Joe Biden touts his administration’s climate agenda, some observers are drawing attention to the consequences of the global drive towards green energy. Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis. Biden’s renewable energy… Continue Reading “The Dark Side of Green Technology & modern Child Slavery”
The Dark Side of Green Technology and modern Child Slavery
As US President Joe Biden touts his administration’s climate agenda, some observers are drawing attention to the consequences of the global drive towards green energy. Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis. Biden’s renewable energy… Continue Reading “The Dark Side of Green Technology and modern Child Slavery”
Lebanon continues to Battle spreading Pine Forest Wildfires
Lebanon battled rapidly spreading wildfires for a third straight day Friday after they destroyed pine forests and threatened homes in northern areas. It’s spreading in all directions, fanned by high winds and has reached neighboring Syria. The blaze that started Wednesday in Lebanon’s remote… Continue Reading “Lebanon continues to Battle spreading Pine Forest Wildfires”
World’s largest Free Trade Zone to become reality in Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will come into force on Thursday. It will be the largest free trade agreement by population that the world has seen since the 1995 creation of the World Trade Organization. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said over the… Continue Reading “World’s largest Free Trade Zone to become reality in Africa”
World’s largest Free Trade Zone to become reality in Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will come into force on Thursday. It will be the largest free trade agreement by population that the world has seen since the 1995 creation of the World Trade Organization. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said over the… Continue Reading “World’s largest Free Trade Zone to become reality in Africa”
The Mali Empire of Salt and Gold
The pre-colonial history of African countries deserves close attention. The African continent became a place where great trading empires were born and flourished during the Middle Ages. The Sahel zone, the African ‘sandy coast’, which is a belt of land stretching from the Atlantic… Continue Reading “The Mali Empire of Salt and Gold”
Nigeria bringing back the Zombie Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline
Nigeria’s oil industry has been confronted with a plethora of challenges, endless litigation, social unrest, majors regularly mulling a country exit, and all this against the background of a genuine societal demand to make oil revenues more equitable, more accessible and transparent for the… Continue Reading “Nigeria bringing back the Zombie Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline”
Philippines sends Thousands of Tons of Trash back to Canada
The Philippines started returning dozens of shipping containers full of garbage to Canada on Friday. The move could possibly end a six-year dispute between the two countries. Sixty-nine containers holding some 2,500 tons of household waste (including plastic bottles, bags, newspapers and diapers) were… Continue Reading “Philippines sends Thousands of Tons of Trash back to Canada”
The Dutch Kingdom controls 20% of South America’s Trade Flow
The Netherlands is currently the largest single investor in South America, accounting for 20% of all attributable inflows, followed by the USA with 17% in 2014. China is still far from being Latin America’s major source of foreign direct investment (FDI) and represents roughly 6% of the region’s total FDI. According to Inter-American Dialogue, during the period from 2005-2015, China… Continue Reading “The Dutch Kingdom controls 20% of South America’s Trade Flow”
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