Tagged as: climate change

Pink lake

The pink lake is no longer pink: A striking ecological change

Introduction  At the heart of Senegal, the famous Lac Rose, known for its unique pinkish tint, is facing a striking ecological transformation. Considered as one of the country’s natural wonders, this salty lake, officially called lake Retba, draws its name from distinctive color of its waters caused by the presence

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Climate Change

CLIMATE CHANGE: OUR GENERATION’S BATTLE

INTRODUCTION  Climate change looms as one of the most pressing challenges of our time, truly representing our generation’s battle. It transcends borders, cultures, and individual interests to become a universal imperative that requires a collective response. The signs of climate disruption are now undeniable. Heatwaves reach record levels, extreme weather

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Climate Change

Women on the Frontlines: Battling Environmental Challenges and Climate Change in Senegal

Introduction The position of women facing environmental challenges and change in Senegal is complex and multifaceted, although there have been many notable advances in women’s rights in recent years, notably the adoption of the law on parity in 2010. Senegalese women remain the most vulnerable, but also the first victims

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Global Warming

HOW CAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION HELP TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE?

Introduction  Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main drivers of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels (like coal, oil and gas), which produces heat-trapping gasses. International cooperation also encompasses

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Young Africans leading climate change

Young Africans Leading the Charge on Climate Change

INTRODUCTION  Young people worldwide have taken it upon themselves to spearhead environmental activism and advocate for climate change. 19-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg took the world by storm in 2018 when she started a school strike campaign called Fridays For Future, resulting in protests worldwide on an almost weekly basis

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Water

Water stress: a sign of African vulnerability to Climate Change

INTRODUCTION  Looking at a meteorological map of Africa, it becomes evident that aside from the central Western regions, our diverse continent is quite arid. With Northern and Southern areas ranging from semi-arid to hyper-arid, it is salient to consider how Climate change will impact the future availability and accessibility to

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