Climate Change
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Society
Society Kenya630 Scientists Train Three Years to Help Women Farmers in Africa
Half of Africa’s farmers are women, yet they have limited resources on tackling climate change. But a new initiative will train 630 scientists to focus on meeting the needs of female farmers in adapting to climate impacts.
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Environment
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Heroes
Heroes USALeonardo DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance Gives Three Million Dollars for Bushfire Relief
Earth Alliance, an environmental organization co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio, has launched the Australia Wildfire Fund – donating 3 million dollars in a effort to help the country tackle its “catastrophic bushfires”.
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Environment
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Environment
Environment UgandaNot Your Typical Fitness Group: Ugandan Walkers Plant Trees on the Go
A group of Ugandan residents have taken it upon themselves to walk from one town to another, not simply for the sake of fitness – but to call for climate action and educate others on ways to be kind to the planet.
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Environment
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Technology
Technology DominicaSolar Panels for Dominica: Now at Least There Will Be Power After the Next Disaster Storm
A French group is equipping health centers in Dominica with removable solar panels and battery storage systems to help them be better prepared to save lives when the next disaster storm hits the little Caribbean island.
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Environment
Environment Kenya“Intelligent” Solar Pumps Give Farmers Just as Much Water as They Really Need
Climate change means inconsistent rainfall for Africa’s majority-rainfed agriculture. But new high-tech solar pumps are helping make use of every drop of water to prevent freshwater reservoirs from drying out.
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Society
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Environment
Environment ColombiaThree Countries in Europe Offer Big Boost for the Protection of Colombia’s Amazon Forest
In a bid to help Colombia curb deforestation in its Amazon rainforest, Norway, Germany and Britain have announced they will be spending up to $366 million over the next five years towards preservation efforts.