Massive 'development corridors' in Africa could spell environmental disaster
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 13:40
in Earth & Climate
In sub-Saharan Africa, dozens of major 'development corridors,' including roads, railroads, and pipelines, are in the works to increase agricultural production, mineral exports, and economic integration. And, if all goes according to plan, it's going to be a disaster, say researchers. They assessed the potential environmental impacts of 33 planned or existing corridors that would crisscross much of the African continent, opening up vast areas of sparsely populated land.