No one saw 2020 coming. At the close of 2019, economists in the U.S. talked about the prospect of full employment, we expected Brexit to dominate headlines in Europe, and Japan was poised to open its doors to the world as host to the Summer Olympics.
2020 is a year that many people would like to forget. Here’s a look at 10 of the biggest environmental storylines to remember.
About 50% of South Africa’s biggest dams could be dangerous to those who swim in them. South African dams have high levels of cyanobacteria, a type of algae that feeds of nutrients such as fertiliser and sewage run-off.
Although soils are vital for agriculture, biodiversity and clean water, this below-ground world is often overlooked.
