There is a quiet revolution happening across the vast content of Africa. Imports of solar PV panels jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025. Millions of microgrids and individual solar installations are now driving the electrification of just about every African nation. But fossil fuels still dominate most existing utility scale grids. So, can the people of Africa by pass the centralised monopolies and drive their own renewable prosperity. Because if they can, they might just save all of us!
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The great debate between microplastic shedding plastic cutting boards and bacteria harboring wooden cutting boards started with peer-reviewed science. We’ll explore that research along with what scientists know about alternative cutting board materials to determine the most food safe option.
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Food self-sufficiency is the extent to which a country can satisfy its nutritional needs from its own domestic production. But it does not just mean any type of food. It refers to these seven main groups: fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, plant-based protein and starchy staples. A study conducted this year assessed the self-sufficiency levels of 186 countries and found only one that fulfilled the requirements.
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