Ancient raindrop fossils reveal that we can thank greenhouse gases for early life on Earth [Earth ...
Source: io9
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2012-05-31 02:11:01 -0700 | technology-news
Ancient raindrop fossils reveal that we can thank greenhouse gases for early life on Earth A raindrop is temporary, leaving behind a damp blotch and no more. Even if it falls in just the right area to create an imprint,...
Africa: AU'S Response to the Sahelian Crisis
Source: Africa Headlines
Addis Ababa :: Ethiopia | updated 2012-05-12 16:07:36 -0700 | political-news
The commission commends the efforts of the national governments, international community and other actors who have responded to the situation, for their respective efforts and calls for a scaling up of response by all. The Commission notes that of the...
Jeddah forum to highlight region?s green leap
Source: Arab News
Diana :: Burkina Faso | updated 2012-05-10 18:39:08 -0700 | political-news
Mar 11, 2012 01:11 The 3rd Gulf Environment Forum (GEF) 2012, which will be held in Jeddah later this month, will demonstrate the region's commitment to green economy. The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) is organizing the forum under...
'Scores killed' as storm passes Madagascar
Source: Al Jazeera English
Antananarivo :: Madagascar | updated 2012-05-06 03:38:59 -0700 | travel-news
18 Tropical storm Irina has killed at least 65 people in Madagascar, most of them residents of the Ifanadiana district in the southeast of the island, weather authorities say. Three people were also reported missing, the national bureau of natural...
More Blasts, Fires Reported at Congo Arms Depot
Source: Voice of America
Brazzaville :: Congo | updated 2012-05-05 22:36:26 -0700 | travel-news
Emergency crews in the Republic of Congo are trying to prevent more fires and blasts at an arms depot, where officials say explosions on Sunday killed an estimated 200 people. Witnesses reported a series of smaller blasts and fires early...
African leaders launch 'super port' project
Source: Al Jazeera English
Lamu :: Kenya | updated 2012-05-02 19:32:23 -0700 | political-news
16 Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia have launched a development project to build a port, oil refinery and rail network near the UN heritage-site island of Lamu. Political leaders from the three countries gathered in Kenya's mainland Lamu district on...
South Africa: Nuclear Plants to Play Major Role in Energy Plan
Source: Africa Headlines
Pretoria :: South Africa | updated 2012-06-15 22:00:59 -0700 | political-news
Nation Paves the Way Towards Cleaner Energy 28 February 2012 Pretoria South Africa's plan to build nuclear plants is not a quick fix solution to the country's energy crisis but rather a step closer to cleaner energy. Unpacking the country's...
Senegal: 'No' to the Selling of Africa's Future
Source: Africa Headlines
Dakar :: Senegal | updated 2012-04-23 13:17:28 -0700 | political-news
Also there to meet the ship were a number of guests from embassies, representatives of the fishing industry, scientists, and government officials: a good turnout of key players needed to secure the sustainability of Senegal's marine resources. It was sad,...
Africa: GDP 'Not Sufficient' for Measuring Economic Wealth
Source: All Africa
Nairobi :: Kenya | updated 2012-04-23 13:16:58 -0700 | business-news
The report, 'Environment and Development Challenges: The Imperative to Act', was prepared by laureates of the Blue Planet Prize, known unofficially as the Nobel prize for the environment. This would be "a measure of wealth that integrates economic, social and...
4 face Zim deportation over tortoise meat
Source: News 24
Harare :: Zimbabwe | updated 2012-04-18 18:40:25 -0700 | sports-news
Four Chinese men face deportation from Zimbabwe after they were arrested for killing more than 40 tortoises for meat, a state daily reported Saturday, citing a statement by an animal rights group. Ed Lance as saying. "Officers were dispatched to...
Cyclone kills 10
Source: The Daily Telegraph
Antananarivo :: Madagascar | updated 2012-04-15 22:00:58 -0700 | travel-news
Madagascar say the toll of a cyclone that hit the Indian Ocean island has risen to 10. Richard Ramandeamanana, a government official in Alaotra Mangoro, said that seven people in his eastern region were killed when Cyclone Giovanna struck land...
Kruger Park rangers to strike
Source: I Africa
Cape Town :: South Africa | updated 2012-05-19 18:20:18 -0700 | political-news
A total of 361 rangers, including staff responsible for the park's ecological protection, will participate in the strike. According to Mabasa, police and soldiers would be called in to provide security inside the popular safari park, stretching over two million...
What Obama Had to Say About Energy
Source: The Motley Fool
Luanda :: Angola | updated 2012-03-25 18:21:16 -0700 | business-news
Last night's State of the Union address focused heavily on the energy sector, one of only a few bright spots in the economy today. The president spoke of expanding offshore drilling, expanding shale oil and gas production, and promoting renewable...
Helicopter rescue for flood victims in Malawi
Source: Examiner
Smithtown :: NY :: USA | updated 2012-05-21 22:38:36 -0700 | travel-news
Nsanje District Commissioner Rodney Simwaka said Wednesday his southern region has been receiving heavy rains since last week. He says 2,500 people fled to high ground, but several thousand are marooned in flooded villages that are cut off because roads...
At least 25 dead in Mozambique cyclones
Source: News 24
Maputo :: Mozambique | updated 2012-03-25 18:21:02 -0700 | travel-news
At least 25 people have been killed as a result of two tropical cyclones that hit central and southern Mozambique over the past two weeks, government officials said on Wednesday. "Twenty-five people died in the last two weeks as a...
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