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Environmental racism remains a reality in South Africa. It is poor, black citizens who live on the most damaged land and in the most polluted neighbourhoods.
The digging of wells in Africa has often been thought of as the solution to helping rural women walking to get water, but they may cause more harm than good.
As much as animals may pass on viruses to humans, humans pass on viruses which are sometimes lethal to the animal world as well.
With help from Russia and China, Africa is going ahead with nuclear plans and taking steps to prevent any disasters.
Nutrition is another factor - in addition to pesticides and bee disease - that has led to the dwindling of the global bee population.
There is a high prevalence of the MERS virus in African camels. More research is key to understanding the virus better globally.
The upcoming El Niño event may see an even bigger drop in the water level of Lake Kariba. This will have terrible consequences for the people using the river.
Integrated research is key to sustainable development, which helps Africa resolve its energy woes.
Sustainable energy is crucial for smaller African cities which are generally overlooked. These cities receive much less research and funding focus.
The way the Africa honeybee’s deal with parasites and pathogens can teach western beekeepers and researchers how to adapt their bees to fight diseases.
Africa’s savannas provide high potential for farming development but this needs to be done in a smart manner to not worsen climate change.
Renewable energy programmes in South Africa need stronger policies to ensure that communities benefit.
Geese droppings on golf courses are a source of great irritation for golfers . They are now calling for the birds to be properly managed.
Insects have been in a feature in agriculture since the end of the 19th century. Using a combination of new and old control methods is the best way to deal with our food competitors.
For the sake of mitigating climate change, the African continent needs to make low carbon energy choices.
There is much more than just parasitic features when it comes to nematodes: these tiny creatures are vital to ecosystems.
Far from the expected development, forestry plantations and other carbon market initiatives in Uganda have severely compromised ecologies and livelihoods of the local people.
Dung beetles have been cleaning up the planet for at least 65 million years. The 6000 species across the world have adapted to a life at the back end of the food chain in the most remarkable ways.
Invasive pests threaten the world’s much-needed planted forests, as trees are declining.
Food insecurity is a problem that doesn’t only stem from hunger. It is also a result of eating food that is not nutritious.
Making tiger trade illegal has had unintended consequences on lions. The problem has escalated over the last few years.
Simple changes to current grassland management has the potential to save many endangered birds.
Geosciences can be a valuable tool in the fight to provide Sub-Saharan Africa with safe drinking water.
On the African continent, more fire for crops leads to less rainfall.