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Laureen is a freelance journalist creating high-quality, informed content on international affairs, politics and technology. She is trained in conflict resolution and diversity, and has special interests in science and medical reporting, and culture and religion issues.
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Which African future? Fossil fuels take stage in Cape Town
The talk at African Energy Week makes clear how difficult the climate transition may be for Africa's fossil fuel economies.
Study: Rising heat linked to 7% of Brazil’s kidney disease hospitalizations
The study in Brazil looked at 2.7 million kidney disease cases, across 15 years in more than 1,800 cities. It found cases rise with the heat.
Rare owl sighting in Africa is a bright spot for biodiversity
Scientists who spotted the long-elusive owl say they hope it spurs biodiversity conservation efforts in Ghana's rainforests.
WMO report on Africa stresses need for climate adaptation
Adaptation to climate change is the primary concern of African countries, with disaster preparedness and response a top priority.
Researchers use AI to create global ‘climate attribution’ map
Based on the machine learning-assisted map results, some 85% of the global population already lives in a place with climate change impacts.
A dimming ‘earthshine’ adds to concern over global warming
Earth's surface is reflecting less light per square meter than 20 years ago. Most of this "earthshine" loss is in the last three years.