Climate change in Africa News

[The Conversation Africa] The Green New Deal has changed the conversation among progressive Democrats about how to deal with climate change, from simply managing a disaster to how to take advantage of an existential threat to build a more just society.

[The Conversation Africa] All the evidence tells us that the world's changing climate will affect more than the environment. It will have serious consequences for people's health too.

[Daily News] FIVE people, including a pregnant woman, were wounded and ten families rendered homeless due to the heavy downpour that pounded Kabwe Camp village and damaged houses.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Better understanding of the potential costs - and financial opportunities - of climate change and the shift away from fossil fuels is needed, experts say

[IPS] Paramaribo -Two of the most prominent women in the Caribbean nation of Suriname are speaking out about developed countries that release large volumes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Growing cohort of financiers embrace ethical investment strategy, known as responsible investing or environmental, social and governance investing

[GroundUp] After reports were sent to cabinet, water test results have not been released for five years

[Monitor] Kampala -Weather experts have announced the start of the March to May rainy season, warning that showers will be characterised by thunder and hailstorms.

[Monitor] Buikwe -At least three children have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that swept through Bugoba A Village, Nyenga Division, Njeru municipality in Buikwe District on Saturday morning.

[ANGOP] Luanda -Four people died following the rain that hit the country's capital, Luanda, since Thursday 9pm until dawn Friday, according to a provisional balance.