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Following the cholera outbreak in Angola beginning January 2025, the Angola Red Cross has mobilized efforts to ensure safe drinking water and hygiene awareness among affected populations. Over 478 volunteers …
Angola Red Cross and IFRC Collaborate to Combat Cholera Outbreak During World Water Day 2025 Read More
Brazil is losing natural surface water rapidly due to climate change and land conversion, with a loss of 400,000 hectares reported from 2023 to 2024. The Amazon, holding a significant …
Brazil’s Surface Water Crisis: A Call for Adaptive Management Amid Climate Change Read More
The U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for water due to shortfalls under the 1944 water-sharing treaty, impacting U.S. agriculture. Lawmakers express concern over Mexico’s compliance, while the Trump administration focuses …
U.S. Denies Mexico’s Water Request Amid Treaty Compliance Issues Read More
The Safari Rally Kenya, distinct in the WRC calendar, necessitates significant modifications to cars for improved durability against the demanding terrain and unpredictable weather. Key enhancements include snorkels, taller suspensions, …
Modifications of WRC Cars for the Unique Challenges of Safari Rally Kenya Read More
In Lima, Peru, many residents live without access to running water, relying on infrequent supplies from tanker trucks. Over 635,000 individuals in the city face such hardships, exacerbated by inadequate …
Water Crisis in Lima: A Disparity Between Rich and Poor Read More
Mozambique has faced three cyclones in just three months, leading to significant devastation and displacement, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of such storms. Humanitarian resources are strained, and vulnerable …
Mozambique Faces Intensifying Cyclone Crisis and Urgent Need for Resilience Read More
In 2024, the world encountered over 150 unprecedented climate disasters, resulting in extensive casualties and displacement. The year was marked by record-high temperatures and extreme weather events, emphasizing the urgent …
UN Reports Over 150 Unprecedented Climate Disasters in 2024 Read More
On February 18, an embankment at a copper mine in Zambia failed, releasing 50 million liters of toxic wastewater. The incident led to significant fish deaths and crop damage, impacting …
Environmental Crisis Emerges in Zambia Following Copper Mining Disaster Read More
The WMO’s annual State of the Climate report reveals that 2024 likely broke records, becoming the first year to exceed 1.5°C above the pre-industrial temperature average. Greenhouse gas levels reached …
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Climate Change Impacts and Escalating Urgency Read More
A catastrophic acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has contaminated the Kafue River, threatening local ecosystems and water supply. Approximately 50 million liters of waste leaked following …
Acid Spill from Chinese-Owned Copper Mine Endangers Zambia’s Kafue River Read More