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Maasai women tackle drought
1 commentThe Maasai, in southern Kenya, are struggling with frequent water shortages which are threatening their way of life. But one women’s group is taking action.
»UNEP report links Climate Change with impacts on Natural Cleaning Mechanisms of the World’s Oceans
No commentsAccording to a new UNEP report, climate change is slowing down the ocean thermohaline circulation and continental shelf “flushing and cleaning” mechanisms increasing the risk of more pollution and making many productive fishing grounds as dead zones.
»Going Solo
No commentsAs water floods the charming tourist haven of Solo in Central Java, it brings a grim reminder of ecological mismanagement and the devastating effects of climate change to its beleaguered people, who need help urgently.
»Bali & climate change
No commentsThe latest reports state that Bali – the venue of the UNFCCC Conference on Climate Change – will be seriously affected by the repercussions of global warming, including a rise in sea levels and more frequent cycles of floods and droughts such as those caused by the El Nino effect.
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