Don't turn to the military to solve the climate-change crisis
The Australian Senate’s declaration last month that climate change is a “current and existential national security risk” was clearly...
Climate change, overutilisation dry up Ethiopian lakes
Ethiopia, commonly called the Water Tower of Africa, is one of the African nations endowed with abundant fresh water resources. The...
Africa: Chronicling Climate Change
Sitting on Ghana’s Apam beach, fisherman Nana Ekow Pasnin is worried about his family’s future. His canoe just returned without a single...
Guest post: Exceeding 1.5C of global warming will hit poorest the hardest
Climate change is increasing the frequency of heat waves, changing rainfall patterns, raising sea levels and damaging coral reefs through...
Families sue EU over climate change
Last week, ten families filed a legal action in European court against the European Union, arguing that the government is violating their...
World Temperature Rise Nears Danger Level
With world temperature rise already 1°C above pre-industrial levels, new research shows that there is only a 0.5°C safety margin left in...
In Africa, 600 million people still live without electricity. Can off-grid Solar Power be the answer
Ghana provides electricity for 83% of its population, the second highest rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, but connecting isolated areas to the...
What is climate-smart agriculture?
Debisi Araba explains the concept of climate-smart agriculture; how farmers can maximise the benefits of agriculture whilst minimising...
South Africa aims for 'zero carbon' buildings in green push
Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana knows how much cash going green can save. Four years ago, after signing up for "My Green Home" – an effort by...
Emails show cooperation among EPA, climate-change deniers
Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials working closely with a conservative group that dismisses...