Managing the winds of change

Article Abstract:

The government of the Cape Verde islands has initiated tree management, fruit tree production, and reforestation programs, in order to promote inter-island agricultural trade and horticulture. These African islands are densely populated, although there has been a periodic migration from the islands, particularly by men, since the 1840s. The government wants to stabilize farming conditions, which traditionally have been hurt by rainfall patterns made unpredictable by the convergence of winds from the Azores and Sahara. Other industries that could be expanded are marine produce and livestock.

Cape Verde, Horticulture

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Fuelling change

Article Abstract:

Sub-Saharan African countries are spending most of their foreign exchange on energy imports and are facing an environmental crisis because of indiscriminate use of firewood and charcoal. This energy situation, as seen in Tanzania, is the result and cause of poverty. The government has to make efforts to monitor the use of indigenous energy resources so that they can substitute the current imports. This will help save foreign exchange and will serve as an environmental safety measure. Steps such as cultivating trees for firewood use and creating fuel efficient stoves will help the process.

Economic aspects, Energy policy, Environmental aspects, Power resources, Africa, Tanzania, Sub-Saharan Africa

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60 seconds that will change the world

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The earthquake which damaged Kobe, Japan illustrated both the potential for damage that Japan can expect from future shocks and the poor preparation and disaster response of the Japanese government. Seismologists expect that another, much more devastating quake is imminent, and that it will likely occur close to Tokyo. Such a quake would have widespread economic and financial repercussions, affecting the global stock and bond markets as government would be forced to sell securities in the world market to pay for damages.

Forecasts and trends, Natural disasters, Seismological research, Kobe, Japan

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