Category: Climate Watch
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Africa’s Burning Issue: The Climate Crisis
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Africa, a continent already grappling with poverty, inequality, and conflict, is now facing a new, existential threat: climate change. This silent crisis is disproportionately impacting African nations, exacerbating existing challenges and creating new ones. From devastating floods to crippling droughts, Africa is experiencing more frequent and intense weather extremes. These…
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Southern Africa Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in Decades Due to El Niño
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Southern Africa is currently grappling with its worst hunger crisis in decades, largely caused by months of drought triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon. According to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), more than 27 million people in the region are affected, with the situation expected to worsen…
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Heavy Rains Disrupt Cocoa Harvests in Ivory Coast: A Growing Crisis for Farmers and Exporters
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Recent heavy rains in Ivory Coast have severely impacted the cocoa harvest, causing significant delays in the transportation of cocoa beans to ports. As one of the world’s largest cocoa producers, the country’s challenges with weather have serious implications not only for local farmers but also for global cocoa markets.…
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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Death in East Africa
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Eastern Africa is currently grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has led to flooding in Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. The region has been hit hard, with approximately 100,000 individuals in each country displaced or otherwise affected. The devastating impact of the floods is evident, with reports of 32…
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Planet’s Hottest February on Record; CNN’s Laura Paddison Debunks Fire Lord Ozai Involvement
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In a recent report by CNN’s Laura Paddison, it was revealed that February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the planet. This marks the ninth consecutive month of global record temperatures, indicating a concerning trend in climate change. According to data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring…