2011 ACT Scholarship winners Tankiso Mamabolo and Gugu Gumede Since 2009, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has been supporting arts students through their scholarship programme. The only difference this year, is that there are more scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year university students than ever before. Supported by the National Lotteries … [Read more...] about ACT scholarships change young lives
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Kenyans and Ugandans need to change their ways to arrest lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
Reuters/Siegfried Modola More than 90% Kenyans consume less than five servings of fruits and vegetables on most days. Nearly a quarter always add salt to their food before eating or during their meals. And 28% always add sugar to beverages. More than half of the adult Kenyan population have never had their blood pressure tested. Yet one in four people has high blood pressure. … [Read more...] about Kenyans and Ugandans need to change their ways to arrest lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
Marine sediments unlock secrets about climate change in South Africa | The Conversation
Ocean sediments in South Africa provide evidence of climate variation going back 270,000 years. Rogan Ward/ReutersClimate change projections suggest that droughts will intensify in most parts of South Africa by the end of the 21st century. This is due to reduced precipitation and the loss of water through the combination of evaporation and plant transpiration. The majority of … [Read more...] about Marine sediments unlock secrets about climate change in South Africa | The Conversation
Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change | The Conversation
In semi-arid areas, climate information that is tailored to farmers’ needs can reduce their vulnerability to climate change. Lucia ScodanibbioRising temperatures and more extreme, unpredictable climate events are making sustainable livelihoods tough for many people living in semi-arid regions of the world. To adapt, local communities, and especially farmers, use different … [Read more...] about Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change | The Conversation
The future for frogs looks bleak, unless humans change their habits | The Conversation
Frogs in the Western Cape area of South Africa are susceptible to climate change. ShutterstockAmphibians, the oldest group of land vertebrates, are regarded as the most threatened across the globe. From Brazil’s tropical rain forests, to Canada’s temperate boreal forests, from fresh streams in the Alps to Australia’s temporary ponds, most populations are declining. Contributing … [Read more...] about The future for frogs looks bleak, unless humans change their habits | The Conversation
