Cape Town needs a new approach to manage water: Cape Town, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is facing one of its worst droughts in over a century. The city, and southern Africa more broadly, have been experiencing significant water shortages for the last two years that were not entirely unforeseen. Since 2001, Cape Town has had a water conservation and demand … [Read more...] about Cape Town needs a new approach to manage water | The Conversation
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How can I manage ADHD with exercise if I’m not naturally active?
How can I manage ADHD with exercise if I’m not naturally active?: Research suggests exercise helps with the management of ADHD symptoms.1 But if you’re not naturally active, it can be tough to exercise regularly – and enjoy it. Exercising can improve focus and help reduce symptoms of ADHD, as well as the symptoms of comorbidities, like anxiety, depression, low energy and … [Read more...] about How can I manage ADHD with exercise if I’m not naturally active?
Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages | The Conversation
Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages: ShutterstockIn 2016, South Africa experienced one of the worst droughts in decades. Many towns and cities across the country were left with compromised water supply systems and limited food production. This placed pressure on an already fragile economy. South Africa must find … [Read more...] about Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages | The Conversation
Bird flu in Uganda highlights gaps in Africa’s plans to manage pandemics | The Conversation
Bird flu in Uganda highlights gaps in Africa's plans to manage pandemics: The avian influenza strain of bird flu is thought to spread across continents via wild migratory birds. ShutterstockThe strain of avian influenza detected in wild and domestic birds in Uganda recently is the same virus that has spread through Asia and Europe over the past four months. Revealed as the H5N8 … [Read more...] about Bird flu in Uganda highlights gaps in Africa’s plans to manage pandemics | The Conversation
Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three | The Conversation
Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three: Malawi is a country that's particularly vulnerable to the impact of drought and flood. ShutterstockThere is an increasing global demand for food, water and energy. All three are inter-linked, a fact that has increasingly become the focus of attention for policy makers and governments. One … [Read more...] about Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three | The Conversation
