BACKGROUND Over the last few months, there have been severe wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. Many people are concerned about this, because they think the Amazon is important to the supply of oxygen that we breathe. Some people have been spreading a false fact that “the Amazon provides 20% of
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Take a look at our First Magazine on the Politics of Water!
Here at Right for Education, we are proud to share high quality, African-centric content with our large audience. Our new magazine is full of great insights on the politics of water in Africa. Take a look here: REd-magazine
Why Is The Sky Blue?
INTRODUCTON A bright blue sky is universally associated with a sunny, cloudless day. This brilliant colour is the result of the interesting way the sunlight interacts with the Earth’s . DIFFERENT COLOURS OF LIGHT Most light sources, like the sun, give off ‘white light’. However, this light is in fact
Meet The Women Saving Africa’s Wildlife
(Listen to this article on the Sky Alpha Breakfast Show) Kelly Lyee Chigumbura was 20 years old when she was recruited as a wildlife ranger to protect and patrol the nearby Phundundu Wildlife Park in Zimbabwe. The park itself is a 115 square mile former trophy hunting region that contains
How African Scientists Are Tackling The Climate Crisis
(Listen to this article on the Sky Alpha Breakfast Show) WHAT IS CLIMATE SCIENCE? Climate science is the study of a location’s climate. Climate is defined as the average weather condition in a certain place, measured over a long period of time. Weather is a short-term event, but climate describes
What To Do During A Cyclone, And How Do We Prevent Damage In The Future?
This article is a guide to what to do before, during and after cyclones. If you would like to learn more about cyclones and what they are, read this article. BEFORE A CYCLONE: Check your roof for loose tiles as they could fall and hurt you. Check whether any
‘Growing Blue’: Why We Need to Change the Way We Treat Our Oceans
The oceans cover over 70% of our ‘blue’ planet. Life on earth could not exist without them. However, the oceans are under increasing pressure. This is because of many factors like overfishing, warming oceans, and ‘single-use plastic’ flooding the water. We need to rethink how we use the oceans so
Africa’s Mangroves
Mangroves are an incredible natural resource. They are some of the richest environments on the planet. Around 19% of the world’s mangroves are found in Africa, across the East and West coasts. They are hugely valuable to coastal communities. WHAT IS A MANGROVE? A mangrove is a type of wetland,
Why do giraffes have long necks?
Giraffes are one of Africa’s most well known animals. They are the tallest living land animal and can be up to 5 meters tall – the same height as a two storey building. This unique height is mostly due to giraffes’ long necks, which can make up half of their
Cyclones and Climate Change: a Chaotic Connection
Mozambique has experienced two devastating tropical storms within the space of six weeks: Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, there is no record of two storms of such power-hitting Mozambique in the same season. Because of climate change, such storms will be a common sight
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