Tag:Europe

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How Europe’s demand for rubber destroys Cameroon’s rainforest, threatens forest dwellers’ livelihood

“When they destroyed the forest, they were actually destroying our homes.” Moise Ndjelee sits on a bamboo-made chair, surrounded by other Baka who squat...

Michael Simire - July 17, 2023

Renewable Energy

Africa, solution to Europe, Asia’s energy needs – AfDB

African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa’s natural gas reserves have become a new major source of gas supplies to Europe and Asia. Dr Akinwumi A....

Michael Simire - April 18, 2023

Climate Change

Africa is not Europe’s filling station, activists say as leaders meet at gas conference

“We refuse to allow Africa to be used as Europe’s gas station” has been the growing call from African activists in Vienna, Austria this...

Michael Simire - March 29, 2023

Health

COVID-19: WHO allays fears as XBB.1.5 variant spreads to Europe

Head of the World Health Organisation for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, says the ongoing COVID-19 surge in China is not expected to significantly impact...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2023

Climate Change

Europe: Warm temperature to start 2023 breaks records – WMO

The unusually warm conditions in Europe that marked the festive season broke records on New Year’s eve and New Year’s Day, the UN World...

Michael Simire - January 6, 2023

Climate Change

Almost half of Europe at risk of drought

Nearly half of Europe is threatened by drought, according to a report by the European Commission’s science and knowledge service. The report said that, as...

Michael Simire - August 23, 2022

Conservation

How large ungulates can prevent wildfire in Europe’s parks, protected areas

As the climate changes, the risk of wildfires in the European landscape is increasing. Grazing large ungulates can be a cheap way to prevent...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2022

Climate Change

Europe under deadly hot spell as wildfires displace thousands

Heat waves engulfing western and southern Europe show no sign of abating. Temperature records are expected to renew in some countries and the scorching sun...

Michael Simire - July 19, 2022

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