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The kind of coverage favoured by South African media probably doesn’t do much to improve the public’s understanding of climate change.
LPG meets household needs, is easy to store and transport, and - crucially - is available now in the quantities needed.
Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces a number of challenges. But climate change cannot be ignored.
The primary reasons for the systemic collapse include poor operation, defective infrastructure, the absence of disinfection chemicals, and lack of monitoring.
The activities of artisanal small-scale miners can be turned into an economic good.
Many countries in West Africa do not have up to date census surveys.
Food safety means checking the source and paying attention to hygiene and storage.
To what extent should the costs of protecting globally valued rhinos be carried by their local custodians?
Energy firms are likely to lie about their corporate social responsibility to the environment. Their deception can be turned around for good if they are held accountable.
Butterflies are sentinel species – their interactions with landscapes help scientists understand other insects better.
Using leaves for local food packaging is beneficial for health and the environment.
Air pollution accounts for many deaths in Africa yearly. However, this may change if people learn to protect themselves and hold their leaders accountable.
Nigeria is expected to experience severe flooding this year. With proper planning and management its impact may not be so devastating.
No scientific monitoring was put in place to track the environmental benefits of banning plastic carrier bags.
Experiencing nature helps people in times of joy and pain. However, inequity of access to green spaces means that South Africans cannot enjoy nature when they need to.
Autumn extreme fire weather around Cape Town in South Africa has become 90% more likely in a warmer world.
The seaweed invasion of parts of the Ghanaian shoreline is affecting coastal inhabitants.
African policymakers need to access science-based information that can directly inform future planning.
Making the green energy transition a success requires governments to pay attention to environmental factors and socioeconomic imperatives.
Typically, humanitarian concerns are prioritised following a war. But the environment must also get attention so that societies can produce food and goods to rebuild their lives.
Gender, climate change and water scarcity together create a difficult challenge.
The effect of climate change on established lifestyles of farming communities are varied
Instead of the deluge of external interventions, ways must be found to build resilience from below, drawing on local practices and networks.
Aquifers are highly prevalent across Africa – but they’re not always going to be usable.