climate change

Africa’s Moment Of Glory: Now Is The Time To Unite

August 14, 2023 4:33 am

Africa, with a population of over 1.3 billion people, stretches across more than 30 million square kilometres, earning the distinction of being the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent. Its vast landscapes are as diverse as they are majestic, ranging from arid deserts and dense jungles to breathtaking coastlines and towering mountain ranges. This geographical richness mirrors the continent’s cultural diversity, where thousands of ethnic groups speak a multitude of languages, each contributing to a vibrant and unique tapestry of traditions, beliefs, and practices.

Beyond its natural splendor and cultural wealth, Africa is a land teeming with economic promise and potential. …

Synthetic Biology To Combat Climate Change In Africa

September 6, 2022 2:36 am

There is no doubt that climate change is a global issue but it seems to bite harder on Africa as 7 of the 10 countries that are most vulnerable to it are reported by African Development Bank to be in Africa. As if to cement the continent’s vulnerability, the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that by 2050, the cost of tackling climate change across Africa could reach $50 billion. The effects of climate change will be felt in fields such as agriculture, tourism, energy generation, etc.

The question is, how is Africa working to increase her adaptive capacity in …

Climate Change: Arctic Ice Endangered By Russian Gas Blaze

August 26, 2022 6:39 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that Russia is burning off significant amounts of natural gas as the cost of electricity in Europe soars.

According to experts, the gas would have initially been shipped to Germany.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the facility, which is close to the Finnish border, burns about $10 million (£8.4 million) worth of gas per day.

Scientists are also worried that soot from the burn will impact Arctic ice.

4.34 million cubic meters of gas are consumed by the flare on a daily basis, according to Rystad …

Monsoon Rains: Over 900 Killed In Pakistan With 326 Children

August 25, 2022 5:15 am

As the nation experiences its eighth cycle of monsoon rains, Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change on Thursday raised the alarm that no fewer than 903 persons had perished there as a result of the summer’s extreme rains and flooding.

Africa Daily news, New York reports that Pakistan is currently seeking foreign support.

This ‘humanitarian disaster,’ according to Sherry Rehman, has left thousands of people without food and shelter. He said ‘As we speak, thousands are homeless without shelter, without food. And the communication lines have been cut off. It is a serious humanitarian disaster.’

She added in a tweet that

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Wales Officially Declares Drought In Several Regions

August 20, 2022 2:59 am

On Friday, a drought was officially declared in several parts of Wales days after many regions in England did the same, following a lengthy period of dry weather without rain and record temperatures that has been blamed on climate change.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that areas which were affected include North Ceredigion, Teifi, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen, Swansea, Llanelli, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.

Water companies in most of Wales have already imposed restrictions on water use, including a hosepipe ban.

Recall that Drought was officially declared across most of England last week following the driest July since 1935.

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Austrian Villages Cut Off By Landslides Following Heavy Rains

June 30, 2022 5:35 am

According to the Red Cross, rescue personnel were attempting to reach three settlements in western Austria on Wednesday after landslides caused by heavy rains blocked access.

According to a spokesman for the Red Cross in the bordering state of Carinthia, Melanie Reiter, thunderstorms on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday caused streams in the hilly Villach-Land district to burst their banks, resulting in mud and debris landslides.

‘Three villages have been completely cut off… The army and firefighters are trying to clear the streets’ to be able to access the villages, she told reporters.

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Southwestern US Raises Alert Over Dangerous Heatwave

June 10, 2022 3:55 am

A large envelope of the southwestern United States was placed on red alert on Friday morning for a potentially deadly heatwave that could push temperatures as high as 47 degrees Celsius (117 Fahrenheit) over the coming days.

Millions of people in California, Nevada, and Arizona have now been warned to expect dangerous conditions for at least some of the weekend, with the National Weather Service advising residents to stay out of the sun.

While the region was usually heated up at this time of year, forecasters warned it would be considerably hotter than the average.

Africa Daily News, New York …

PMB Meets Nigerians In New York, Speaks On Climate Change

September 27, 2019 4:30 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York met with some Nigerian youths where he gave insight into severe climate challenges confronting the country.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Buhari met with the youngsters under the aegis of Nigerian Youths’ Climate Group shortly before departing the United States for Abuja at the conclusion of his engagements on the sidelines of the 74^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74).

According to the statement, the president blamed Nigeria’s experience on climate change on the country’s proximity to Sahara Desert, shrinking Lake Chad,

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