(par 9.7.2.5) Captive Lion Industry a Risk to Wild Lion Conservation
Captive ion Industry a Risk to Wild Lion Conservation https://sundayworld.co.za/news/breaking-news/captive-lion-industry-a-risk-to-wild-lion-conservation/ By SUNDAY WORLD Johannesburg – A High-Level Panel appointed to review policies has recommended that South Africa halt the captive breeding of lions, keeping lions in captivity, and using captive lions or their derivatives commercially. The High-Level Panel Report on the management, breeding, hunting, trade […]
(par 9.7.2.4) The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi
The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi https://theconversation.com/the-loss-of-vegetation-is-creating-a-dangerous-heat-island-over-nairobi-150622 Authors: Victor Ongoma (Assistant Professor, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique) and Patricia Mwangi (Lecturer, Kenyatta University) Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, used to be known as the “Green City in the Sun” for its lush environment. There have been however recently been a lot of changes to […]
(par 9.7.2.4) Forests As Big As France Have Grown Back Since 2000, Research Shows
Forest the size of France regrown worldwide over 20 years, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/11/forest-size-of-france-regrown-worldwide Nearly 59m hectares of forests have regrown since 2000, showing that regeneration in some places is paying off Oliver Milman in New York @olliemilman An area of forest the size of France has regrown around the world over the past 20 years, showing […]