Category: Environment

À Los Angeles, les pompiers qui combattent les incendies s’inquiètent de vents forts

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Alors que les deux principaux feux de Los Angeles sont désormais contenus à plus de 50 %, les pompiers américains se préparent à un retour de vents forts lundi. Le président élu Donald Trump a déclaré, lors d’un meeting, qu’il se rendra sur place vendredi. Les pompiers américains qui combattent les incendies qui ravagent Los Angeles depuis des jours et tué au moins 27 personnes se préparent à un retour de vents forts lundi 20 janvier, le gouverneur de Californie disant espérer qu’il s’agisse du “dernier” épisode similaire. Les deux…

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Rwanda Faces Climate Crisis: Local Communities Share Their Struggles and Hopes

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Rwanda, a landlocked country in East Africa, is increasingly feeling the devastating effects of climate change. With its fertile lands and biodiversity, Rwanda has long been known for its agriculture-based economy, but the changing climate threatens this very foundation. Farmers, environmentalists, and policymakers are grappling with the growing challenges posed by erratic weather patterns, extreme temperatures, and natural disasters. As the country strives to combat climate change, many Rwandans are sharing their stories of loss, resilience, and hope for a sustainable future. Changing Weather Patterns: In recent years, Rwanda has…

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Vanishing Forests, Diminished Lives: How Forest Degradation is Threatening Livelihoods in Rwanda”

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Rwanda’s lush forests, once celebrated as critical ecological and economic resources, are under increasing threat due to deforestation and forest degradation. These forests are not just environmental havens; they are lifelines for countless Rwandans who depend on them for fuel, food, water, and income. As forests shrink, the ripple effects on people’s livelihoods are devastating, threatening food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. The Scale of Forest Degradation According to the Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), the country loses approximately 10,000 hectares of forest annually due to agricultural expansion, illegal logging,…

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The Kitchen Garden Revolution: How Home-Grown Produce is Improving Health and Sustainability in Rwanda

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In Rwanda, the rise of kitchen gardens small, household gardens filled with fruits, vegetables, and herbs has become a powerful movement toward food security, healthier diets, and sustainable living. Amid rising food prices and the challenges of climate change, kitchen gardens offer families a reliable source of fresh, organic produce right at their doorsteps. This article explores the diverse benefits of kitchen gardens, sharing testimonies from Rwandans who have embraced this practice to improve their lives and communities. Improved Nutrition and Health: Kitchen gardens provide a direct source of nutrient-rich…

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President Kagame Attends COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan to Address Climate Change and Environmental Challenges

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On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, President Paul Kagame arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to join global leaders at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). During the conference, President Kagame is expected to engage in discussions on international relations, with talks anticipated with various world leaders, including Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who is hosting this year’s COP29 event. The COP conference, which brings together parties to discuss global climate change, will focus on urgent solutions to mitigate the severe effects of global warming. The goal is to speed up efforts…

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Living with Contaminated Waters: The Struggle of Rural Communities in Rwanda

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In the rolling hills of rural Rwanda, water is life. It sustains families, nourishes crops, and supports livestock. But for many communities, access to safe, clean water is becoming a distant memory, as pollution from nearby industries and agriculture taints their lifeline. This is the story of those affected and their calls for change. The Source of the Problem In many parts of rural Rwanda, rivers and streams are the main sources of water. However, industrial waste and agricultural runoff have found their way into these natural resources, contaminating the…

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Reintroduction effort brought lions back to Akagera Park

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By Diane NIKUZE NKUSI Historical records reveal that the lion population in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, once numbering 300 individuals, faced extinction by 2001 due to rampant poaching and conflicts between humans and wildlife. However, in 2015, a reintroduction effort brought back seven lions to the park, followed by the addition of two males in 2017 to enhance the genetic diversity within the population. Speaking to the umuringanews, Ladislas Ndahiriwe, the Park Manager, said that the lion population has not only rebounded but flourished, currently numbering 59 individuals. He attributes…

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No tents, no aid, nothing: Why Syrians feel forgotten

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The tents are so close to the border wall between Syria and Turkey, they are almost touching it. Those living here on the Syrian side may have been displaced by the country’s more than decade-old civil war. But they could also be survivors of the earthquake. Catastrophes overlap in Syria. The earthquake, untroubled by international borders, has brought havoc to both countries. But the international relief effort has been thwarted by checkpoints. In southern Turkey, thousands of rescue workers with heavy lifting gear, paramedics and sniffer dogs have jammed the…

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Monkey see, monkey do, depending on age, experience and efficiency

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Capuchin monkeys learn best-payoff ways to open fruit from othersWild capuchin monkeys readily learn skills from each other — but that social learning is driven home by the payoff of learning a useful new skill. It’s the first demonstration of “payoff bias” learning in a wild animal, and could inform whether and how animals can adapt to rapidly changing conditions, for example due to climate change or reintroduction of species from captive breeding.“When animals learn, they can learn very (…) Capuchin monkeys learn best-payoff ways to open fruit from others Wild…

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Bee buzzes could help determine how to save their decreasing population

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According to recent studies, declines in wild and managed bee populations threaten the pollination of flowers in more than 85 percent of flowering plants and 75 percent of agricultural crops worldwide. Widespread and effective monitoring of bee populations could lead to better management; however, tracking bees is tricky and costly. Now, a research team led by the University of Missouri has developed an inexpensive acoustic listening system using data from small microphones in the field to (…) According to recent studies, declines in wild and managed bee populations threaten the pollination…

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