Global News 6 April

  A court in South Africa rejected a ban on a domestic trade on rhinoceros which means that these animals can still be sold in the country but not abroad anymore. John Hume (South African businessman and rhino breeder) is fighting to overturn the international ban that remains in place and does little to protect endangered species. He says that there is only one way to protect rhinos and it is by selling their horns because in other way poachers will kill them.
   In my opinion, the African economy is following a right direction towards better future. It's probably impossible to change the reality in one day so this step should be just a beginning of something bigger. On the other hand, I don't agree with Mr Hume. I think it is authorities duty to punish poachers not to let individuals sell over 6500 rhino horns a year. We simply must stop people who are motivated by money to lead us. 

words:
1. sustainable = able to be upheld or defended 
What I'm doing here is not sustainable for me, the cost is too huge. 
2. fetch = bring 
Every year more than a 1000 rhinos are killed for their horns which can fetch more than 90k $ a killer on the open market. 
3. treaty = an international agreement concluded between States in written form and governed by international law 
The international treaty prevents rhinos salary abroad. 

Global News 31 March

  China after many years has finally closed down 12 ivory shops and 55 factories in order to save elephants. What's crucial is the fact that China's major trade partner - Africa will no longer have a profit. In addition, Africa's authorities hope for a decrease of poaching. This is a big step not only for Asian country but also for the international illegal trades because now the risk of getting caught is higher. 
  As I believe in an idealistic world, the decision of Chinese government is brilliant in my opinion. On the other hand, I'm afraid that it won't stop African gangs from poaching. They'll probably find other countries that might be interested in gaining extra money. But I'm happy for elephants, though. Finally, I hope that other lands like for example India or Arabic regions will ban ivory trades for good. 

words:
1. bold decision = brave and risky decision 
It was a really bold decision that was taken by the Chinese government back in December to close domestic markets.
2. harvested = accumulated, collected 3. smuggled out = taken out of somewhere illegally 
Today up to 70% of the nearly(<<I'm not sure if this is the right word) harvested tusks smuggled out of the Africa.