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In rural northern Djibouti, a region vulnerable to drought and food insecurity, a regional project has brought about a profound transformation benefiting hundreds of women through secure access to land, adapted farming tools, and practical training. Initiated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with funding from the African Development
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A new study proposes a reinforcement learning (RL) approach to enhance occupant comfort and maximize energy efficiency in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems. The research, conducted by researchers at Moulay Ismail University, leverages the Building Optimization Testing (BOPTEST) platform for systematic validation and demonstrates significant energy savings
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A new report by First Street highlights the crucial link between climate-driven extreme weather events and mortgage defaults. The analysis, which marks the first national-scale evaluation of the relationship between physical climate risk and mortgage defaults, warns that foreclosure losses could reach $5.36 billion annually by 2035, threatening nearly
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On the Yemeni island of Socotra, a unique species of tree is struggling to survive. The dragon's blood tree, known for its unusual canopies and blood-red sap, is facing extinction due to the country's civil war, invasive goat populations, and climate change. According to scientists, the
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The city of Dundee has voted on how to spend the final round of the Dundee Climate Fund 3.0, designed to support local projects acting on climate change. Six projects have been selected to receive a share of the £100,000 fund, with The Campy Growers' Green Gazebo
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A recent study by Sebelas Maret University has investigated the effect of carbon emission reporting and environmental performance on mining companies' market value listed on the Indonesian Stock Market. The research analyzed 235 data samples from 47 companies over a 5-year period (2018-2022) and employed the panel data regression
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Scientists have uncovered a significant factor contributing to the effects of climate change on local biodiversity: the impact of climate change on juveniles. A study from the University of Aberdeen and McGill University Canada found that the conditions juvenile dragonflies experience in lakes, streams, and wetlands shape the diversity of
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Half of the world consumes rice daily, making it the most consumed crop globally, with a staggering one gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions annually, comparable to the global aviation industry. Despite its significance, traditional rice farming practices pose substantial environmental challenges, including water consumption and methane emissions. Xavier Laguarta, co-founder
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Ghanaian President John Mahama has cautioned global firms to accelerate crude oil production in the West African nation, warning that a delay could render the resource worthless as the world shifts towards renewable energy. Mahama made this statement at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, emphasizing the need
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The African continent is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with soaring temperatures, extreme weather events, and droughts wreaking havoc on daily life, livelihoods, and stalling development. The UN World Meteorological Organisation's (WMO) latest report highlights the stark reality, with 2024 being one of the hottest years on record
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Climate-smart agriculture is transforming the agricultural landscape in Kenya's Kwale county, where small-scale farmers are adopting practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Local farmers are embracing integrated agriculture approaches, such as agroforestry and organic farming, to enhance soil health, reduce reliance on chemical inputs, and boost
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A meeting of the Taskforce on Water Scarcity and its Impact on Rabi and Kharif Crops was held in Islamabad to discuss key measures to address growing water challenges in Pakistan. The taskforce, co-chaired by Dr. Musadik Malik and Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, emphasized the importance of engaging development donors and
