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Freezenet @freezenet@noc.social
· 23h ago
Boosted by @welcome@friends.deko.cloud
A New Voice at Freezenet Hello, Freezenet readers! Or should I call you Freezeies? Well, I never imagined that something I considered a disadvantage would turn out to be one of the reasons I'd be writing for Freezenet. When I first came across the writer position at Freezenet, I didn't waste time expressing my interest. It was the kind of opportunity I wanted to explore, so I https://www.freezenet.ca/a-new-voice-at-freezenet/ #Editorial #News #Africa #Freezenet #introduction
A New Voice at Freezenet - Freezenet.ca
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A New Voice at Freezenet - Freezenet.ca

From doubting her chances to joining Freezenet, the site's newest writer shares her journey and the fresh perspective she hopes to bring to its coverage.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 5d ago
Global biodiversity summit ends with shortfall of funding for Africa, despite 30×30 push https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/11/global-biodiversity-summit-ends-with-shortfall-of-funding-for-africa-despite-30x30-push/ #Africa #environment #nature #biodiversity
Global biodiversity summit ends with shortfall of funding for Africa, despite 30x30 push
news.mongabay.com

Global biodiversity summit ends with shortfall of funding for Africa, despite 30x30 push

African countries left the United Nations biodiversity conference in Yerevan, Armenia, with an unresolved funding gap for conservation. International funding for protected and conserved areas in Africa fell significantly even as countries are working toward a global agreement to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030, known as the 30×30 goal. During […]

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Robert Sanscartier @Snoro@mastodon.social
· 1w ago
#Africa when climate shocks make food scarcer and more expensive, who captures the extra money? Oxfam argues that powerful companies can exploit supply shortages to raise prices beyond increases in production costs. It warns that concentrated market power allows corporations to “squeeze both the prices paid to farmers and exploit consumers.” https://peopledaily.digital/business/climate-shocks-push-food-prices-up-but-african-farmers-miss-the-gains-study-reveals #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #ClimateReversal #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Climate shocks push food prices up, but African farmers miss the gains, study reveals
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Climate shocks push food prices up, but African farmers miss the gains, study reveals

Extreme weather can destroy crops, push food prices higher and deepen hunger. But when harvests fail and commodity prices surge, some companies along the supply chain can still…

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Robert Sanscartier @Snoro@mastodon.social
· 2w ago
#Africa Under the initiative, livestock keepers determine their breeding objectives and agree on how selected rams and bucks will be managed, shared and used for breeding Animals are identified and monitored through records covering parentage, growth, reproduction, health and disposal, allowing communities to compare performance under similar pastoral conditions https://farmersreviewafrica.com/eastern-africa-livestock-keepers-turn-to-community-breeding-to-build-climate-resilience/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
Eastern Africa livestock keepers turn to community breeding to build climate resilience - Farmers Review Africa
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Eastern Africa livestock keepers turn to community breeding to build climate resilience - Farmers Review Africa

Pastoral and livestock-keeping communities across Eastern Africa are strengthening their resilience to climate change through community-based breeding programmes aimed at improving locally adapted sheep and goats. The initiatives are being implemented under the EUR 47 million European Union-funded Pastoralism and Livestock Adaptation to Climate Change in Eastern Africa (PLACE) programme, which operates across seven countries […]

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 2w ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
The #Shoebill is a magnificent and gentle big bird 🕊️🦤 with an unnerving stare 👀 There are only 8000 left alive in #DRC, #Uganda #Africa. Vulnerable from #palmoil #deforestation, #hunting and more. Fight for them! #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife
Shoebill Balaeniceps rex Palm Oil Detectives
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Shoebill Balaeniceps rex Palm Oil Detectives

With their intense stare and imposing appearance, prehistoric birds Shoebills number fewer than 8000 in the wild. Save them when you boycott palm oil!

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2w ago
Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving health https://phys.org/news/2026-10-air-pollution-greenhouse-gases-africa.html #Africa #environment #pollution #AirPollution #greenhousegases #health #PublicHealth
Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving health
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Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving health

Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower health care costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity.

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begrudging african artist imp @imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place
· 5mo ago
This is who's getting the board (check link) BTW!!! https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@imp3tuz/116670089936820980 Justo cleared them steps on his FIRST ATTEMPT! On a beaten up board too! it was sooo hype and I'm really excited to watch him evolve! #Skateboarding #BlackMastodon #Zimbabwe #Africa
imp (??? arc) (@imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place)
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imp (??? arc) (@imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place)

Attached: 1 image UPDATE!! (read thread) Second gift board! I cannot wait for the young homie Jasto who guided me around while in Vic Falls to receive it! (cream tee 🔥🛹: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@imp3tuz/116545736038920476) First board went to the young girl who organises other girls to skate (https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@imp3tuz/116516746063631253) So please do help me keep doing this and get more peeps skating in Zimbabwe 🫶🏾🛹 Current Goal: $145/250 pp: https://paypal.me/takusBum

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Robert Sanscartier @Snoro@mastodon.social
· 3w ago
#Africa They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity https://www.modernghana.com/news/1537098/african-countries-could-save-billions-by-cutting.html #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #ClimateReversal #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate
African countries could save billions by cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases at the same time
modernghana.com

African countries could save billions by cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases at the same time

African countries could save billions, prevent deaths and slow climate change by cutting air pollution.

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petersuber @petersuber@fediscience.org
· 19mo ago
Replying to
Update. New study: In #Africa, the percentage of journal articles written by women has "grown significantly, with Engineering and Technology rising from 16% to 21%, Physical Sciences from 19% to 23%, and Life Sciences and Biomedicine from 29% to 35%. In contrast, gains in social sciences were more modest, with Arts and Humanities remaining stable at 28% and Social Sciences increasing slightly from 26% to 28%."
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 3w ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
Vividly coloured and social Dryas #Monkeys 🌈😎🐵🐒🧐 hang to survival in #Congo 🇨🇩 #DRC #Africa. There are only 100-250 of them left 😿 Help save them each time you shop @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌴🪔💩☠️🚜🔥⛔️
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas Palm Oil Detectives
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Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas Palm Oil Detectives

Dryas #Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the #Congo. Tragically, there is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-eaters and play a critical role in ensuring the dispersion of seeds and therefore the future health of the DRC's #rainforests. They are preyed upon by leopards in the Congo basin. However, the main threat they face is the illegal poaching and hunting by humans for #bushmeat, along with #de

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Robert Sanscartier @Snoro@mastodon.social
· 3w ago
#CapeTown #Africa Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent and accusing energy companies of prioritizing profits over people and the environment https://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/323084-activists-picket-african-energy-week-urging-an-end-to-new-oil-and-gas-exploration #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #ClimateReversal #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate #ClimateStrike
Activists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration
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Activists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration

Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent and accusing energy companies of prioritizing profits over people...

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
#Rainforests in #Africa are poorly studied compared to the #Amazon yet demand for #palmoil and #mining is growing threatening #forest animals. Take action! #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🩸🤮🙊⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect
Why it matters that we protect Africa's unique rainforests Palm Oil Detectives
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Why it matters that we protect Africa's unique rainforests Palm Oil Detectives

Around 2 million km² of #Africa is covered by tropical #rainforests. They are second only in extent to those in #Amazonia, which cover around 6 million km². Rainforests are home to vast numbers of species of #primates #birds #insects and more. For example, the world’s tropical rainforests are estimated to be home to at least 40,000 tree species, with up to 6,000 in African forests. Protect all rainforests before it's too late, every time you shop use your wallet as a weapon and be #Vegan #Boycot

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Jonathan @JonathanMBR@mstdn.social
· 4w ago
Boosted by @gvenema@fairmove.net
You can imagine how President travells if this is the governor. In South #Sudan, #Africa’s poorest and conflict-ridden country, governor of Jonglei State moves in convoy of countless expensive SUVs. Despite oil wealth, basic services are inexistent. The country imports everything including items like soap. Millions of refugees outside, especially in Kakuma #Kenya.
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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 4w ago
Africa’s monitored wildlife populations declined 80% since 1970, new report says https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/10/africas-monitored-wildlife-populations-declined-80-since-1970-new-report-says/ #Africa #environment #wildlife
Africa’s monitored wildlife populations declined 80% since 1970, new report says
news.mongabay.com

Africa’s monitored wildlife populations declined 80% since 1970, new report says

Africa’s monitored wildlife populations have declined an average of 80% since 1970, according to a new global assessment.

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Palm Oil Detectives @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @Dragofix@veganism.social
The remarkable #pangolin is named ‘pengguling’ in Malay. Looking like a #pokemon or a scaly #dragon 🐉 they rid ecosystems in #Africa and #Asia of excess insects. Help them survive, be #vegan and #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk
Why Pangolins Are So Special Palm Oil Detectives
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Why Pangolins Are So Special Palm Oil Detectives

Pangolins get their name from the Malay 'pengguling' meaning rolling up. These special critically endangered animals deserve a break from savage poaching

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begrudging african artist imp @imp3tuz@mastodon.gamedev.place
· 3mo ago
YO! #Skateboarding peeps, some skaters out here in #Zimbabwe have put out a short documentary! Please do give it a watchhh! I will be forcing my family to watch it with me tonight. Documentary Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hw1kou22VKhr_ngvjOPV7-gjkb4ZTRwN/view?usp=drivesdk And please remember that we are still fundraising to the $3000 goal for Harare’s FIRST EVER community DIY Skatepark: https://tributejar.com/campaign/harare-s-first-skatepark #SkateFilm #Africa #Crowdfunding #DIY #Documentary #BlackMastodon #AfricanArt
drive.google.com

Finding Space (Full Documentary).mp4

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