Cheetahs are an iconic animal of the African savanna, but scientists are warning that this majestic cat and other large carnivores are on the brink of extinction – and humans are to blame. Besides spotted mammals, there are wild dogs and hyenas that may soon become extinct due to habitat loss, human persecution, and reduced …
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Planet Images and Graphics by: Max Borrmann and Rob Simmon with support from Owen Troy, Steve Levay and Mendy Van Der Vliet. As our satellites pass over regions of Kenya and Tanzania, they capture a tremendous transformation taking place on the ground. Land that has been dry and parched for years now grows green grasses …
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It was recently announced that the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Fox Chase Cancer Center will collaborate with the Pfizer Institute for Equitable Translational Medicine to identify new genetic drivers of cancer disparities in populations of African descent. The collaboration builds on the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, a multi-institutional, transcontinental network of scientists, oncologists …
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily Earth data and information, and Microsoft Corp. announced an expanded partnership to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology and satellite data to support African climate adaptation projects. This technology collaboration supports Microsoft’s recently announced first global expansion of its AI for Good Labs in Nairobi, Kenya and Cairo, …
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Initiatives also include Global Renewables Watch, Ukraine Damage Assessment SAN FRANCISCO, November 15, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily Earth data and information, and Microsoft Corp. announced an expanded partnership to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology and satellite data to support Africa. climate adaptation projects. This technology collaboration supports Microsoft’s recently …
China is set to increase its pork imports in coming months, industry participants have said, after losses suffered by farmers last year in the world’s top pork producer caused a reduction in pig production which seems more important than the official data suggest. Pork is by far China’s favorite meat and soaring prices have driven …
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Dozens of African monuments are threatened by climate impacts. The ruins of Carthage and Sabratha, as well as Mount Kilimanjaro, are threatened. Lack of funding, research hampers conservation efforts. For more financial information, visit the News24 Business homepage. From the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to the ruins of the ancient Tunisian city of Carthage …
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