“Extreme Weather” Nominated for 2024 Word of the Year Amid Climate Concerns
The phrase "extreme weather" has been nominated for dictionary.com's 2024 Word of the Year shortlist due to increased public interest...
Climate change
Zimbabwe Parliament Experiences Power Cut During Budget Speech Repercussions
Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness during Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's budget speech due to an unexpected power outage. This...
African Citizens Urge Governments to Demand Climate Aid from Wealthy Nations
A survey by Afrobarometer reveals that a majority of citizens in 22 African countries call on their governments to pressure...
Tragic Landslide in Bulambuli, Uganda Claims Lives Amid Heavy Rains
A landslide in Bulambuli, Uganda, triggered by heavy rains, has resulted in at least 13 confirmed fatalities and extensive property...
Impact of Rising Temperatures on Potato Yields: A Call for Adaptation Strategies
Chinese research indicates that increased temperatures due to climate change can significantly reduce potato yields, with crops being smaller and...
Tragic Landslides in Eastern Uganda Claim Lives and Affect Many Homes
Thirteen people have died following landslides in eastern Uganda that buried homes in six villages. The Uganda Red Cross Society...
Landslide in Uganda Claims Lives and Destroys Homes Amid Heavy Rainfall
A devastating landslide in eastern Uganda has claimed at least 13 lives and left dozens missing, with heavy rains causing...
Exploring Richtersveld: The Impact of Climate Change in South Africa
Leonie Joubert's exploration of Richtersveld reveals alarming climate change effects causing landscape transformation and threatening local livelihoods. Through her journey,...
Wealthy Nations’ Climate Funding Failures Highlight Urgent Need for Action
COP29 highlighted the failure of wealthy nations to support poorer countries in combating the climate crisis, with insufficient financial commitments...
North Island Earthquake Alert Officially Withdrawn by Authorities
The earthquake alert for North Island, New Zealand, issued on November 28, 2024, has been withdrawn due to it being...
