July 22, 2019//-In what appears to be a gesture of contempt for Washington, Chinese companies have continued to import Iranian crude, but instead of reporting the crude imports, which would violate US sanctions, they’re storing the oil in bonded storage tanks situated at Chinese ports.
July 17, 2019//-A revolutionary new type of window glass – in effect a transparent solar panel is the objective of joint research being done by the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa and Ghent University in Belgium.
Johannesburg, South Africa, July 17, 2019/ — In order to strengthen cooperation amongst African companies, encourage the development of a strong African content and promote joint-venture opportunities, Malabo will be hosting the Oil & Gas Meeting Day on October 1-2, 2019.
Accra, Ghana, July 17, 2019//-Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has financed Aker Energy A.S. (Aker Energy), a subsidiary of Aker ASA, one of the highest-quality-rated companies in the Norwegian market and a leader in oil, gas and industrials.
July 16, 2019//-Oil prices started off the week on a quiet note, but retreated on Tuesday afternoon after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Iran is ready to negotiate its missile program.
Alex Lenferna, University of Washington July 16, 2019//-Capitalism has often been identified as the underlying cause of the climate crisis.
An electronic toll gantry on a Johannesburg highway. Shutterstock/Beate Wolte Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg July 12, 2019//-Most South Africans are poor. But this does not prevent politicians treating them as though they don’t exist.
A coastal wetland overrun by plastic. Supplied by author Peter Ryan, University of Cape Town There is no doubt that plastic affects the environment badly. But a trend has developed in the reporting on the impact of plastics that’s not only selective but also borders on panic mongering rather than impartial analysis of existing studies. […]
July 11, 2019//-International wildlife charity Born Free has released the findings of their 18-month cross-disciplinary investigation into the practice, finally unveiling the truth behind the myths.
New York, United States of America, July 10, 2019/ — The impacts of climate change and increasing inequality across and within countries are undermining progress on the sustainable development agenda.
