The Devastation of Palm Oil is Now Spreading to African Countries   By Natasha Tworoski The overwhelming demand for palm oil is well-known for its horrifying impact in eastern Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. However, growing demand means...

Protecting Primates in the Democratic Republic of Congo By Natasha Tworoski The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to three PASA sanctuaries: Lola ya Bonobo, JACK (Jeunes Animaux Confisques au Katanga) and the Centre de Rehabilitation des Primates de Lwiro (CRPL)....

Democratic Republic Of Congo: On the Brink of a New Wave of Violence? By Natasha Tworoski A country that has faced a long history of violence and political instability, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is teetering on the brink of a new wave of violence. As the...

Democratic Republic Of Congo: A Brutal History of Conflict By Natasha Tworoski In the center of Africa lies the world’s second most diverse rainforest, the Congo Basin. Wildlife that occurs here includes 10,000 species of tropical plants, 1,000 species of birds, 700...