THE CONGOLESE GOVERNMENT HAS A PLAN TO RAISE MONEY

Let’s try to be understanding. The Congo has to raise money to fight poverty while growing its economy. That is why government authorities have announced that they will start selling off oil and gas drilling permits to attract major investors. The drilling will take place in Virunga National Park as well as tropical peatlands. Both areas have been protected habitats for endangered families of Gorillas. The peatlands can be a particularly rewarding investment as they are home to massive amounts of carbon. But just about 20% of Americans believe in evolution and think that mountain gorillas, who share close to 97% of human DNA are distant, very distant relatives of ours.