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Carol Francis
Carol Francis is a consummate media professional. She has won numerous prestigious industry awards. Renowned for her attention to detail, Carol has reported on issues of national importance, including the environment and health. Her warm personality endears her to viewers.
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Jamaica’s voice absent in high level discussions
1 commentJamaica will not be among those making a statement at the high level segment of COP 17 as the Jamaican delegation does not have a high level representative such as a Minister or head of state in attendance. This is due in part to the country’s upcoming general election.
»Small islands don’t warm to EU proposal
No commentsIslands in the Caribbean and the Pacific are in peril from rising sea levels due to warming waters. The European Union is calling for a global deal to be reached by 2015 and implemented by 2020. Dessima Williams, chair of the Alliance of Small Island States says that’s too late.
»African women farmers demand climate justice
No commentsAs Governments of the world assemble to discuss a way to slow down the pace of climate change, 1000 women farmers across Africa engaged in a peaceful protest to add their voices to the growing cry for climate justice.
»Climate march on Durban
No commentsThousands marched through the streets of Durban, South Africa at the weekend and held a mass meeting in front of the ICC where the United Nations climate change negotiations are taking place.
»Climate march on Durban
No commentsThousands marched through the streets of Durban, South Africa at the weekend and held a mass meeting in front of the ICC, where the United Nations climate change negotiations are taking place.
»Jamaica’s ‘powerless’ fishermen watch livelihoods disappear
No commentsJamaica’s fishermen are in despair. Warming coastal waters, and the destruction of coral reefs have seen their catches dwindle. Increasingly frequent hurricanes often means it’s too dangerous to go to sea. Many fear what the future holds. Listen to their accounts.
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