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Climate change will affect hydropower -- African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023

Africa Climate Summit begins in Kenya: A simple guide to proceedings

The meeting opens in Nairobi as Kenyan President Ruto, its champion, stands accused of doublespeak on climate change.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?

Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

Engineering a Sustainable Future: Santunu Barua’s Vision for Infrastructure and Environmental Resilience in the U.S.

Aging roads crack under pressure. Drainage systems buckle under heavy storms. Polluted waterways threaten public health. Across the U.S., infrastructure struggles to keep up with climate change and rapid urban expansion. Without sustainable solutions, these challenges will only grow.

inkl · Sep 4, 2023

Ignoring call to halt new airports would be ‘electoral carnage’, Sunak warned

Campaigners speak out amid suggestion government could reject Climate Change Committee’s advice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

Are There Still Places to Live to Escape Climate Change? This One Location is No Longer a Safe Bet

Cities will have to prepare for the climate risks creeping toward even the “climate havens” of the globe.

Inverse · Sep 3, 2023

A glacier baby is born: Mating glaciers to replace water lost to climate change

Residents of Pakistan's Himalayan region turn to science and folklore, with backing from the U.N. They're erecting ice towers, harvesting avalanches and performing an ancient glacier ritual.

WEKU · Sep 3, 2023

Africa faces ‘climate risk blind spot’ amid lack of weather radar

Vast expanse of the 54-nation continent is relatively unserved and unwarned by inadequate weather forecasts.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2023

Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2023

Africa's vast underground water resources are under pressure from climate change - how to manage them

All countries have a variety of water resources – some are on the surface, like rivers, and some are beneath the ground. This groundwater provides almost 50% of all global domestic use and 43% of all the water used for agriculture.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2023