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Carbon trading, a market-based mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, holds the promise of both environmental progress and economic growth.  By assigning a monetary value to carbon emissions, governments incentivize businesses to reduce their pollution.  Companies exceeding emissions caps purchase credits from those emitting less, fostering innovation in cleaner technologies. At the core of this…

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In a landmark move to environmental policy in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the long-awaited Climate Change Bill into law.  This significant piece of legislation marks a crucial step in the nation’s commitment to combating climate change and aligns with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Change Bill introduces a…

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Not all climate solutions come from research labs or international conferences.The “Western Region Youth Climate Change Justice Summit” will be held in early August in Busia County, Kenya.  The event aims to demonstrate how rural youth can create innovative solutions to combat climate change. This four-day event, ‘Amplifying Voices of Western Kenya’s Youth,’ aims to…

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As the climate crisis intensifies, cities around the world are grappling with extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and declining air quality.  Urban greening, the strategic integration of nature into urban planning, is emerging as a powerful tool to combat these threats and build climate resilience.  This approach creates a network of green spaces, including urban…

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South Africa grapples with a growing inferno. Wildfires, once a relatively infrequent occurrence, are now erupting with alarming frequency and intensity.  These blazes ravage ecosystems, threaten human settlements, and cast a pall of smoke across the nation.  Legal reforms are undeniably crucial in addressing this crisis, but a deeper look reveals the vital role of…

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