It was revealed after the worker—29-year-old Sakson Lobiano—died in 2018 that Mineradora Industrial de Cassassole, which was only licensed by Mozambican authorities to operate an open cast gold mine in Tete’s northern Macanga district, decided to operate underground and opened an illegal shaft 90 meters deep, where Lobiano was killed. The miner died from inhaling dust and toxic particles from an explosion that was ignited by a Chinese co-worker, who had no training in underground work or license to handle explosives. … [Read more...] about Ammonium Nitrate Blew Up Beirut. It Also Fuels Africa’s Most Dangerous Illegal Mines.
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Limited COVID-19 testing? Researchers in Rwanda have an idea
Nurses collect the data of people about to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in the capital Kigali, Rwanda, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Like many countries, Rwanda is finding it impossible to test each of its citizens for the coronavirus amid shortages of supplies but researchers there have created an innovative approach using an algorithm to refine the process of pooled testing that's drawing attention beyond the African continent. less … [Read more...] about Limited COVID-19 testing? Researchers in Rwanda have an idea
2 US Men Charged with Selling Bogus COVID-19 Cure Arrested in Colombia
The Associated Press quoted authorities as saying Mark and Joseph Grennon were arrested Tuesday in the beach town of Santa Marta, where the father-and-son team shipped their "Miracle Mineral Solution" to the United States, Colombia and Africa. … [Read more...] about 2 US Men Charged with Selling Bogus COVID-19 Cure Arrested in Colombia
The Infodemic: Are Most Diseases Transmitted by Hand?
Social Media Disinfo Circulating on social media: Claim that the Pirbright Institute, a British research institute dedicated to the study of infectious diseases of farm animals which has ties to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, holds a patent for a vaccine against COVID-19. … [Read more...] about The Infodemic: Are Most Diseases Transmitted by Hand?
Last decade was Earth’s hottest on record, exposing grim reality of climate change
Scientists have repeatedly warned that the impacts of the climate crisis to our health systems and economies will be much more severe if left unchecked. Experts say the pandemic has valuable lessons on preparing for future crises, such as acting early to mitigate against climate impacts, reducing emissions, developing green technology and implementing effective climate policies. … [Read more...] about Last decade was Earth’s hottest on record, exposing grim reality of climate change
