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Southern African floods: a disastrous case of climate inequality
Thousands watched their homes, belongings and any sense of security washed away. I watched the weather forecast closely as disaster unfurled in the provinces around mine; wondering when it would hit us.
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From crisis to collective: Turning cyclone Ditwah into a call for climate accountability
More than 600 people lost their lives. Over 300,000 were displaced. Homes, fishing boats, crops, and coastal ecosystems were destroyed. The damage crossed USD $4 billion dollars and entire communities had to rebuild from the ground up.
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Climate emergencies photos of 2026 so far
We have seen a huge range of climate disasters in almost every part of the Earth.
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Greenpeace Africa urges African Court to recognise climate destruction as a human rights violation
"This case is about justice for frontline communities bearing the costs of a climate crisis they are least responsible for. We ask the Court to affirm that governments must protect people and to draw a hard line against corporate impunity."
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Facing floods in one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities is how I found out that the climate crisis is tougher on women
And as a woman who experienced countless floods in Jakarta, I can testify: the climate crisis is not just. It’s not gender-neutral.
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Deadly Kenyan floods show urgent need to build climate resilience
At least 42 people have lost their lives, fathers, mothers, children, swept away in a single night of rain. The latest deadly floods in Kenya highlight an urgent need for climate adaptation
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South Africa: Making sense of a water crisis after historic floods
Unpacking how taps are running dry in Johannesburg when just a month ago, South Africa experienced one of the worst floods in its recorded history.
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South African community health worker delivers baby during historic flood disaster
Birthing babies can become way more complicated in extreme weather, as can managing everyday healthcare and medical emergencies. But such pressures will only increase as fossil-fuelled disasters intensify.
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Floods, weather extremes and community resilience in Limpopo, South Africa
In Limpopo, South Africa, devastating floods expose the destructive power of nature, yet community resilience shines through as neighbours unite to rebuild and adapt amid climate extremes.
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Climate Whiplash: Understanding today’s violent weather extremes
Put simply, climate change, driven by the burning of coal, oil and gas, is catapulting vulnerable communities from one catastrophe to another.