Guest blog – What all Wise Men and Women Know by Ric Edelman
Mark Averyby Mark·23 Aug 2026
Ric Edelman is a conservationist and creative writer. His new book CHEETAH Caught in Conflict, with illustrations by Iranian artist Sama Soltani, gives 50% royalties to cheetah protection.
Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector
The Conversation Africaby Matthew Weaver, Researcher, ARUA Water Centre of Excellence, Institute for Water Research, Rhodes University·23 Aug 2026
South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population.
DR Congo’s riverboat economy – how a floating transport system tells the country’s story
The Conversation Africaby Peter Lambertz, Research associate, Centre d'anthropologie culturelle, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)·23 Aug 2026
Road transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received much scholarly attention. Some studies have examined the urban landscape (p.142).
Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
The Guardianby Jillian Ambrose and Alex Clark·23 Aug 2026
Plans for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, after the government overturned the Conservatives’ de facto ban in 2015.
Is there a moral or business case for the Irish state to spend €20m a year on greyhound racing?
TheJournal.ieby Paul O'Donoghue·23 Aug 2026
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. ECONOMICS AND MORALITY make uncomfortable bedfellows at the best of times.
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump - and a headache for Britain’s new PM
The Guardianby Matthew Taylor Environment correspondent·23 Aug 2026
When oil was first discovered off the north-east coast of Scotland in September 1969, industry folklore has it that the duty superintendent on the rig carefully poured it into a pickle jar...
One week in Apayao forest reveals 15 reptile, amphibian species
Rapplerby Mia Magdalena Fokno·23 Aug 2026
AT A GLANCE - A survey in Calanasan identified at least 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, highlighting the need for further documentation of Apayao's wildlife.
Bites and stings – Heatwave sent creepy crawlies into a frenzy as Irish report an increase in bites and stings
IrishCentral.comby Joan Larkin·23 Aug 2026
Irish holidaymakers have been reporting an increase in the summer invasion of creepy crawlies as the soaring temperatures earlier this year sent insects into overdrive.
Siruvani Dam water supply to Coimbatore cut amid poor rainfall
National Heraldby NH Digital·23 Aug 2026
Siruvani Dam water supply to Coimbatore cut amid poor rainfall Daily supply from reservoir has been reduced from around 65 million litres a day last week to 55 MLD this week Poor rainfall in the...
Hay prices almost double as scanty rain, record heat bring down supply in Tamil Nadu
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·23 Aug 2026
DHARMAPURI/ MADURAI: Livestock cultivators in the state are distressed by the increasing price of hay in the market, as it has directly impacted milk production.
Serbia battles huge wildfire, evacuations in Spain
PerthNowby Staff Writers·23 Aug 2026
Serbia battles huge wildfire, evacuations in Spain The European Union has sent helicopters and firefighters to Serbia to help tackle widespread wildfires in a nature reserve.
CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces fourth Saturday of August as ‘Garima Divas’
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·23 Aug 2026
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that the fourth Saturday of every August will be observed as Garima Divas, dedicated to protecting sanitation workers from...
No respite for Odisha, another wet spell awaits
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·23 Aug 2026
BHUBANESWAR : As the flood situation in the state shows signs of easing, the respite could be short-lived with heavy to very heavy rain forecast over parts in the coming days.
66 gun use and 370 poaching cases reported in Bengaluru's Chamagarajanagar
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·23 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: Despite stringent measures, wildlife-related cases continue to be reported in Karnataka.
Bengaluru’s Swachh rankings may further slip: officials
New Indian Expressby Bosky Khanna·23 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: Despite multiple efforts by citizens, activists and officials, Bengaluru’s Swachch Survekshan ranking has not seen a rise.
News in Frames | Toxic water runs deep
The Hinduby Shashi Shekhar Kashyap·23 Aug 2026
Decades of improper industrial waste management have contaminated groundwater with toxic hexavalent chromium across parts of three districts of Uttar Pradesh, exposing villagers to unsafe water and...
Selwyn calls early end to 'challenging' ski season
ABC News Australiaby Adriane Reardon·23 Aug 2026
In short; Selwyn Snow Resort has announced a wrap on its 2026 season due to a lack of snow cover Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass continue to operate in the NSW alps. What's next?
Karaikal hoping for power infrastructure boost in 2026-27 budget
New Indian Expressby Mohamed Salahudeen B·23 Aug 2026
KARAIKAL: Ahead of the 2026-27 Budget, residents of Karaikal have urged the Puducherry government to allocate funds to strengthen the region’s power infrastructure and address frequent outages.
Godavari waters will flow to Anakapalli in September, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
New Indian Expressby Usha Peri·23 Aug 2026
VISAKHAPATNAM: Stating that the Veligonda project, initiated 30 years ago, would be inaugurated on August 31, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced that Godavari waters will be...
Poor rainfall cuts Siruvani water supply to Coimbatore to 55 MLD
New Indian Expressby Aravind Raj·23 Aug 2026
COIMBATORE: Poor rainfall in the water catchment areas of the Siruvani Dam in Kerala has led to a reduction in water supplied to Coimbatore, with the TWAD Board scaling down the daily supply from...
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