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VOLUME 41

Is Uncontrolled, Unregulated Gold Mining a Form of Poaching?

Is Uncontrolled, Unregulated Gold Mining a Form of Poaching?

By Zig Mackintosh "Illegal" mining across Africa is a serious environmental concern. The Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe, rich in gold deposits, particularly along riverbeds, attracts opportunist miners and organized syndicates. Unemployment, poverty, and rising global gold prices are the main drivers for the practice, which is often associated

It’s a Human Right, Silly!

It’s a Human Right, Silly!

By Ian Cox The environmental right is a human right. Its purpose is to protect us from an environment that harms our health or well-being rather than protecting the planet from us. The South African Government is obliged to protect this right we have been promised in section 24 of

Savannah Region of Northern Cameroon: A Unique Ecosystem Under Pressure (7-minute Video)

Savannah Region of Northern Cameroon: A Unique Ecosystem Under Pressure (7-minute Video)

Northern Cameroon is characterized by flat to gently undulating countryside, with vast plains and occasional rocky outcrops that stretch over a mix of dry and wet savannah landscapes. Large ephemeral rivers create seasonal wetlands and floodplains important for agriculture and wildlife. The northernmost parts of this region are a part

Should Rhino be Culled? (4-minute Video)

Should Rhino be Culled? (4-minute Video)

The game ranching industry in South Africa in the 1960s was based primarily on venison production and a small amount of photographic tourism. There was very little demand for white rhinos because they were specially protected animals; they couldn’t be safari hunted. Private landowners didn’t want rhinos because