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No pot of gold for locals as China mines Sierra LeoneLike many African countries, Sierra Leone has courted foreign companies which pay governments big fees for mining rights, while locals often feel they have no say nor benefit. -
When rich economies cut emissions, poor ones stand to benefit, study saysThere is nothing controversial about asking richer countries to cut their emissions and allowing poor countries to burn fossil fuels for their development needs until they reach middle-income status, researchers argue in a new study.
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Innovation rush aims to help farmers, rich and poor, beat climate changeResearchers are putting their heads together to find new high-tech ways for farmers to adapt to a hotter world, wherever they live. -
Planting more trees could cut carbon by 25%Scientists now know where to start restoring the forests to soak up carbon and cool the planet, by planting more trees on unused land.
Opinion
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Are we underestimating the world's water access crisis?– About 1 billion people lack access to a reliable supply of water, with some receiving water only a few hours each week. This reality is starker in cities across the Global South, even for those not facing a physical water shortage. -
How minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo– Artisanal and industrial mining have different impacts on local conflict in eastern Congo, a region rich in prized mineral deposits such as tin, tungsten and tantalum. -
The fork is mightier than the wall– Migration is a complex issue that should be addressed beginning with a broken global food system, and not simply through stricter immigration laws, argues Danielle Nierenberg.
Videos
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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The solar cow that powered an African village– Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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