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Global Warming: A tipping point for humanity and the planet

Global Warming: A tipping point for humanity and the planet

Surpassing 1.5°C in global warming marks a critical threshold, accelerating disasters, rising seas, and ecosystem collapse—are we nearing the point of no return?

Climate change: Simple guide to 25 common terms

Climate change: Simple guide to 25 common terms

Negotiations critical to the planet's survival are under way at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, but scientific language may make it challenging to follow the engagements.

Ambroise N'koh: Ex-aviation professional flies high as cocoa planter

Ambroise N'koh: Ex-aviation professional flies high as cocoa planter

An unlikely career switch from air traffic controller to an organic cocoa planter has borne fruit for the 60-year-old Côte d'Ivoire resident.

COP28: Concern as glaciers melt away, sea levels rise

COP28: Concern as glaciers melt away, sea levels rise

Concern has been raised over global warming effects, which include the rise in sea level and melting away of glaciers.

The need to avoid unintended consequences of climate change adaptation

The need to avoid unintended consequences of climate change adaptation

The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, recognises that adaptation is crucial for tackling climate change and minimising its adverse negative impacts.

Climate change: 110 million Africans directly hit - report

Climate change: 110 million Africans directly hit - report

The continent produces less than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is the least able to cope with the negative impacts of climate change.

Africa Climate Summit: Five disasters that hit Africa in one year

Africa Climate Summit: Five disasters that hit Africa in one year

Scientists already say climate change is causing more intense and frequent extreme weather events.

Heatwaves hit countries around the world

Heatwaves hit countries around the world

The devastating heatwaves in many countries are seen as the latest example of threats from global warming.

Meet Africa's young climate warriors making a difference

Meet Africa's young climate warriors making a difference

The young Africans organised into small groups say their primary mission is to heal the planet.

Drought-hit Africa seeks green cover to tackle climate crisis

Drought-hit Africa seeks green cover to tackle climate crisis

Parts of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia are experiencing their longest and most severe dry spell in recent history affecting over 47 million people.

Seychelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

Seychelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

As more and more island nations and coastal cities in Africa face the threat of being submerged by the rising seas, governments and experts have sounded the alarm over the potential disaster.

Seychelles to Sea-chelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

Seychelles to Sea-chelles: How climate change is hurting island nations

In November last year, Tuvalu unveiled plans to build a digital version of itself so that the tiny Pacific island could live on in the metaverse if it is swallowed by the rising sea.