Mauritians worried about new dam (Radio)
ips.org | 26 Apr 2012
The Midlands dam in Mauritius. Credit: Nasseem Ackbarally/IPSThe Mauritian Government has started the construction of 14-million cubic metres dam at Bagatelle, in the center of the island, to collect water that presently runs to the sea. But farmers in the area fear the new dam may damage their crops, particularly sugar cane and vegetables, and affect their livelihood.
 Mauritania | Economics and the Environment | Energy | Environmental Impacts

Women process food to fight climate change (Radio)
ips.org | 26 Apr 2012
Women process cassava products. Credit: Martha Nyambura/IPSIt is estimated that African farmers who sell their surplus harvest receive only 10 to 20 percent of the price of their produce due to post harvest losses brought about by extreme climatic conditions and the lack of access to appropriate technologies. But, says Martha Nyambura, women in the Kilifi county of Kenya, are now looking at new methods to help them combat harsh conditions.
 Kenya | Agriculture | Farming Practices

Criquets pèlerins : 39 zones exposées à Illizi (ASAL)
Algérie Presse Service | 26 Apr 2012
ALGER- Trente-neuf zones sont "potentiellement exposées", dans la wilaya dIllizi (sud), à linvasion des criquets pèlerins dont plusieurs essaims sétaient infiltrés depuis janvier dernier en Algérie, indique mercredi lagence spatiale algérienne (ASAL) sur son site internet."Lanalyse des...
 Algeria | Alien Species | Impacts on Ecosystems