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Climate activists held demonstrations in front of International Convention Center to protest the negative effects of climate change. Photo by Mohamed Abdel Hamid/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

COP27 key outcomes: progress on compensation for developing countries, but more needed on climate justice and equity

There were high expectations for COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. COP conferences broadly provide a platform for the negotiation of international…
Global climate is changing rapidly. This has a range of public health implications. CDC/ James Gathany

Climate change affects mosquito behaviour. This may make it harder to end malaria in South Africa

As the Earth warms up the malaria vector will develop faster, allowing them to breed faster, bite more frequently and expand into formerly unsuitable habitats.
Investment in public parks can help reduce crime. Peter Titmuss/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images.

Crime is lower when cities are greener: evidence from South Africa supports the link

People may think that green spaces often hide criminals. On the contrary, there is evidence they contribute to reducing crime.
Farmer preparing bean bags at a market in northern Nigeria. Photo by Jorge Fernández/LightRocket via Getty Images

Climate change means farmers in West Africa need more ways to combat pests

The impact of climate change on the spread of crop pests is established. Biological control methods show some promise but the pace of climate change means scientists are in a race against time.
African wild dog with pups. Manoj Shah/GettyImages

Climate change is causing endangered African wild dogs to give birth later – threatening the survival of the pack

African wild dogs are adapting to rising temperatures using a cue that no longer accurately predicts the best conditions for reproduction.

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