Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico — if you know where to look
By: Patrick Lohmann This time of year is when Anna Walker, who directs the Western Firefly Project in New Mexico, gets a few false reports in her inbox. Well-meaning people, mostly in Albuquerque and other urban areas, see flashes of yellow light dancing through trees and become convinced they’ve seen a firefly. What they actually
Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Building a Bridge to African Energy Security and Prosperity
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 23, 2025/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Africa is awakening to the power of its natural gas reserves, recognizing that among its many resources, natural gas offers a reliable and expedient track to economic growth and energy independence. In our “State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report,”
How China and the Gulf states are shaping Central Asia’s energy transition
By Roman Vakulchuk & Kamila Beishembaeva Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has become one of the largest overseas energy investors. While much of its engagement has traditionally focused on fossil fuels, the post-pandemic years have marked a shift towards renewable energy investment, particularly in developing countries. During
Joint Statement by EFSCRJ, GALA, and TGSB on the Ministry of Agriculture’s 2025/2026 Groundnut Trade Season Announcement
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, express our deep concern and strong objection to the Government’s announcement setting the 2025/2026 groundnut farm-gate price at D38,000 per metric ton and granting the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) exclusive rights as the sole buyer and exporter for the first three months of the season.
Presidential Media Dinner: Why?
What exactly is the purpose of a presidential media dinner in a context where fundamental media freedoms remain under siege? In principle, there is nothing inherently wrong with a president engaging with the media, whether socially or professionally. In a genuinely democratic setting where political will exists, media freedom is protected, journalists are safe, and
