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Is indigenous knowledge included in this book?
“This feat is a clear signal that electric mobility in Nigeria is practical, scalable and ready for adoption,” Falaye said.
It is simple economics....
"EV charging costs average about $3 for up to 200 kilometers (123 miles), compared with more than $15 in petrol costs for similar distances."
The cleaner air is desperately needed especially in urban areas in both countries. Nairobi's air is not healthy!
Returning to Cape Town after 30 years & seeing African families enjoying public spaces alongside everyone else was such a breath of fresh air!
In 1995, I couldn't wait to finish my research & leave; this time was different.
The sacrifices of those that fought to end apartheid were all worth it.
Happy New Year from a very windy Cape of Good Hope.🎈
Seeing African penguins at home in the sand at Boulders was a treat & a contrast to penguins owning the snow in Antarctica.🐧
Overfishing, competing with seals for food, & climate change, have put the African penguin on the critically endangered list, so South Africa plans to move them to a zoo..
I see $34.99 when I click the link. Has the sale ended?
10. The African Union made significant partial progress on its Agenda 2063 for an integrated, prosperous, democratic, and secure Africa.
Table Mountain has been a sacred site for the KhoiSan who call it the "Mountain in the Sea", hearkening to a time when it was surrounded by the ocean.
Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned, is clearly visible from the top. I was lucky to make it down before the weather forced an evacuation.
It's been very windy in Cape Town today - I almost got blown over at one point! My trip to Robben Island got cancelled from rough seas.
Walking around the Bo-Kaap Cape Malay neighborhood, I learnt that their colorful houses symbolize freedom from slavery, which was granted to them in 1838.
Calling all Hummingbirds:
Karura Forest needs us. It has remained protected and publicly accessible thanks to Friends of Karura. How can we stop the vested interests tying to seize the 93-year-old forest
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/humming...
#StandardSettingKE
#BeAHummingBird
#TheKaruraCommunity
A day trip to the Nairobi National Park is always a treat.
Lots of good things happening here.
The black rhino conservation program, especially, has been very successful, with rhino numbers having doubled since the '80s.
The park is now nicknamed "Kifaru Ark", which means Rhino Sanctuary.
Some of my former research teammates at GSU just published an exciting paper! "How advocacy groups on Twitter and media coverage can drive US firearm acquisition: a causal study"
Check it out: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
Kudos to the ICJ for their important opinion that raises the legal bar on state obligations under climate change.
River basins of Africa 🌍
A stunning aerial visual showing the continent’s waterways.
According to UNEP, there are 63 transboundary river basins in Africa, covering 64% of the continent’s land area.
#weekendvibes #water #africa #rivers #climatechange
Credit: Grasshopper Geography
I had fun running the half marathon this morning at the Nairobi City Marathon!
The weather was perfect! The course was flat, & the atmosphere was like one big party!🏃🏿🎊
Nairobi is blooming beautifully. #foreverspring
Difficult to think that famous smile and chuckle is silent forever. Having already earned his place in Kenyan history, Ngugi wa Thiong’o now transitions from mortality to immortality, Thank you Mwalimu for your freedom writing. The ancestors will receive you well. #RestInPowerNgugi
Doges ruled Venice until Napoleon's conquest in 1797.
During the Renaissance, the Venetian School had pioneered new artistic styles. In music, Venice led in opening opera to the public in 1637.
I watched Verdi's opera about Roman refugees that founded Venice in 421 AD, having fled Attila's terror.
In its heyday, Venice Republic thrived as a trade hub. Goods arrived on the 'Shore of Slaves' that abuts the Doge's Palace & the Prison. The Doge had a view from a Palace front window.
The Palace & Prison are connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' that captives & convicts walked through to their cells.
The Doge's Palace in Venice is a reminder of the 15th & 16th century heyday of that Republic. The Doge (Head of State), once elected, lived here for life.
Membership in Venice's aristocracy wasn't land based; it was bought with money. Having a Doge in one's family was the ultimate status symbol.
So fascinating to see achievements of the Golden Age of Florence, Italy.
It'll be worth a return visit in 5 years when the restoration in the Baptistry & the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore will be complete.
What a coincidence to be in Rome at such a historic time! Though I missed the white smoke, I felt the crowd's excitement as people were leaving St. Peter's Square this evening.
Climate change & environmental degradation were significant exacerbators of the Darfur War in western Sudan (2003 - 2020).
50% tariff on Lesotho's exports - diamonds, jeans & textiles- to the US. (Kenya's exports to the US are at 10%).
And many of these ports qualify as dual-use, able to service Chinese naval vessels if needed.
Our new Spotlight, complete with map and spreadsheet, reviews Chinese presence in Africa’s ports and assesses prospects for future Chinese military use.
africacenter.org/spo...
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Meta used at least 16 of my books, and numerous articles, to help train the AI it will use to make billions.
Authors, search your name here:
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Graphic with a misty forest background featuring the title '5 Facts About Forests from the IPBES Assessments.' The text lists five key facts: (1) 15% of global forests are managed by Indigenous Peoples & Communities, (2) deforestation is generally lower on Indigenous territories, (3) nearly 200 million people in the Asia-Pacific region depend on forests for meeting many of their needs, (4) global forest area is now approximately 68 per cent of the estimated pre-industrial level, and (5) tropical forests cover 10% of all land area and represent about half of global species richness. The IPBES logo is in the top-right corner.
🌳 5 key facts about forests from the @ipbes.net Assessments! 🌍🌿🧪
Forests are vitally important for people, #biodiversity and the planet. But forest area is dwindling. Learn more from the latest findings!
#ForestDay
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroot movements that inspires people to act and advocate for positive change.
On Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm, join the movement by turning off your non-essential lights for one hour.
