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Ebola outbreak in DRC
There are 25 suspected deaths being investigated in the country, with the WHO stating that this is not yet a public health emergency and it can be controlled.
Can seedballs solve Kenya's deforestation crisis?
Seeds of hope. A superb short read here on attempts to address under time duress the severe consequences of deforestation in Kenya. Seedballa coated with charcoal appear to offer a highly...
Following the eruption on Friday which resulted in thousands of homes being evacuated, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on Saturday too.
Paris Climate pact at stalemate
Nearly 200 countries have met once again in Germany to negotiate a way forward over global climate change.
Madagascar's rainforests at risk
Tropical rainforests have been at risk from deforestation for decades. Whether the cause is from logging, excavation of minerals or palm oil; the result is the same. Madagascar is facing a new...
Concern over global ocean circulation changes
Scientists are worried over the potential collapse of some of the world's ocean current routes and the impact that changes to oceanic circulation could have on climate. Most people are worried...
Trump enforces US-Mexico border
In preparation for the wall which Trump wishes to build to reduce illegal immigration from Mexico into the USA, he has enforced the existing borders by sending troops to the border in the state of...
World’s largest desert has grown even larger
The Independent reports here on a new study covering data from over ninety years which tracks the expansion of the Sahara and the likely consequences for people living in the region.
Night-time lights as an indicator of urban development
The largest cities in sub-Saharan Africa have been growing at a fastest rate than smaller, secondary cities over the period from 1992 to 2013. According to research by Melanie Krause and Richard...
Potential threat to the UK's national parks
More than 71,000 hectares of land, which includes areas of the South Downs National Park is at risk from drilling, as sources of oil have been discovered underground in that area.
Europe's cold spell has had widespread impacts
The "Beast from the East" and Storm Emma have caused mayhem across many areas of Europe and the cold spell looks set to continue for a few days yet.
Amazonian national park set to be extended
The Colombian national park; Chiribiquete, in the northern region of the Amazon is set to be extended from 2.8 to 4.3 million hectares. The decision has come from President Juan Manuel Santos.
An all-round look at Ethiopia's new construction to dam the Nile
BBC News is investing in new technology to bring a cutting-edge view of the news. New Virtual-Reality (VR) kit can be obtained to gain a fully-immersive experience of tv reporting. This section...
Rush hour in Los Angeles
A remarkable one minute video providing an aerial view!
Oxfam's scandal could affect all global aid.
The fall out from the news of the Oxfam sex scandal will potentially affect all NGOs; how they are viewed and trusted across the world.
The BBC is to significantly reduce plastic use
Following the Blue Planet II series, Tony Hall, Director General of the BBC was left shocked as to the global scale of the issue.
Three Ways Cities Can Build Sustainable Communities for All
This blog from the World Bank draws on data published in the World Urbanisation Report and considers strategies to make urbanisation sustainable and inclusive.
Senegal’s New Toll Road Speeds Progress
Ed Glaeser often makes the point that introducing early the user-pays principle into infrastructure investment is a key part of the infrastructure jigsaw especially in developing countries. This...
The River Seine is set to flood Paris
The population of Paris are set to face significant flooding this weekend as the Seine is close to bursting its banks.
Coral reefs are being smothered by plastic
Scientists are now saying that plastics are one of the biggest threats to the future existence of coral reefs globally.