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Climate change fuels African floods that hit harder in vulnerable regions
Extreme rainfall recorded in Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Chad this year marks a heightened stage in Africa’s climatic ...
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Why Tanzania, South Sudan are drying up faster than peers
The global aridity index (AI) shows huge shifts over the recent decades and the authors of the report say that for Tanzania and South Sudan, this will redefine the way of living ...
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WEATHER: Severe storms and extreme heat, with risks of flooding, hail expected in SA
Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa’s provinces? Gauteng is the biggest in terms of population, with an ...
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Tanzania, South Sudan drying up faster than other countries
As the planet continues to warm, worst-case scenario projections suggest up to 5 billion people could live in drylands by the century’s end, grappling with depleted soils, dwindling ...
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40 percent of Earth's land has became permanently drier
More than three-quarters of Earth’s land has become permanently drier in recent decades, according to a stark new analysis.
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Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades: UN
Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than ...
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Three-Quarters of Earth’s Land Became
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 December – Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth’s land became ...
Scientists mapped the world's rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially ...
China's cheap goods are threatening to undermine its influence in the developing world
China wants to portray itself as the champion of the "Global South," but is running up against an obstacle — a rising ...
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75% of Earth's Land Now Drier: UN Report
Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth's land ...
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Jakarta Floods: 51 Neighborhoods Submerged, Water Levels Hit 2.6 Meters
“In Rawajati Sub-district, South Jakarta, seven RT are experiencing flooding ... students in Sukabumi Regency remain out of school following the recent floods and landslides. Asia-Africa Health ...
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More than 40 million children missed school this year due to extreme heat
Children from East Africa, where heatwaves and floods have shuttered schools in recent months, are pushing for world leaders to protect their education - and their future - at the United Nations COP29 ...