Dozens of black weevils are being used to combat the invasive aquatic plant Salvinia minima in South Africa’s Crocodile River and Hartbeespoort Dam, threatening ecosystems in three northern provinces and neighboring countries. The weevils, brought from Louisiana, feed exclusively on the plant without harming the local ecosystem, causing the salvinia to sink and die. While the weevils offer a solution to the spread of salvinia, experts warn of potential unintended consequences such as the growth of dangerous organisms like cyanobacteria in the waterways, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to address the issue.
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Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943 | Genocide News
Kyiv resident Nadiya, now 94, recalls her harrowing escape from the 1943 Volyn massacre, where Ukrainian Insurgent Army members killed ethnic Poles and committed atrocities amidst WWII. While the Polish parliament commemorates the event as genocide, Ukrainian narratives differ, viewing the massacre through the lens of their fight for independence, creating complex historical tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary Nadiya, a 94-year-old woman, recalls how her father hid her in a haystack...
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