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Overview: Global emissions climb as 1.5C window narrows The latest Global Carbon Budget warns that carbon dioxide from fossil fuels is poised to reach a fresh peak in 2025, and that the remaining CO2 allowance to keep warming below 1.5C is vanishing fast. Scientists say current levels of emissions make meeting the Paris Agreement’s most ambitious goal effectively out of reach without unprecedented rapid action. Fossil CO2 emissions are projected to be about 1.1% higher in 2025 than in 2024, despite rapid deployment of…

Wild spring heat and gale-force winds spark fires and chaos across Australia and New Zealand Immediate impact Wild, hot winds sweeping from Australia's interior into the southeast fanned dozens of bushfires and pushed spring temperatures to record highs in parts of Sydney, authorities said, as New Zealand faced rare "red" wind warnings and fires of its own across the Tasman. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said a powerful plume of hot air that built over the outback on Monday was moving across the southeast, producing a…

Zimbabwe’s crocodile industry inches forward, raises questions about jobs, conservation and value What sounds at first like an exotic sideline to traditional agriculture is quietly becoming a fixture of Zimbabwe’s export economy. Over the past two years crocodile skin exports have inched up from US$32 million to US$34 million, Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Fisheries Davis Marapira told reporters — a modest rise that nonetheless signals a sector pushing for a larger role in foreign exchange earnings and rural…

In a spirited address at the COP29 summit in Baku, former US Vice President Al Gore didn’t hold back in his criticism of the fossil fuel sector. He asserted that industry figures are “far more adept at winning over politicians than they are at tackling emissions.” As a dedicated climate advocate, Mr. Gore called on conference attendees to prioritize actionable solutions instead of succumbing to the pressures exerted by both the political elite and corporate interests. "We must confront the question of how long we’ll allow…

Kenya Airways, often hailed as the pride of East Africa, has embarked on a groundbreaking project. This venture, aimed at both innovation and environmental conservation, seeks to transform discarded plastic waste into diesel fuel. This initiative not only promises to cut down on fuel expenses but also represents a significant stride toward tackling the pervasive issue of pollution. According to a report by Victoria Amunga for Voice of America, this project's implications could ripple far beyond Nairobi. Plastic waste is a…

In the bustling city of Frankfurt, an intriguing meeting took place between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Christoph Kannengiesser, CEO of Afrika-Verein. The venue? The renowned German-African Investment Conference. Their purpose was clear: forging stronger economic ties and boosting investment between Somalia and Germany. The event was covered extensively by SONNA, Somalia's National News Agency. FRANKFURT, Germany (AX) — In a spirited rallying cry, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke with great enthusiasm to…

Ethiopia’s fuel stream shifts focus from Djibouti to Berbera amidst an escalating Horn of Africa power maneuverFILE - A bird’s-eye view of Berbera Port's fuel terminal (upper left) and its freshly-expanded container terminal (foreground), a crucial lynchpin for regional commerce in the Horn of Africa, including Ethiopia’s potential pivot of fuel imports from Djibouti. (Government of North Western State of Somalia)Mogadishu (AX) —  Ethiopia is mulling over rerouting its fuel imports from Djibouti to North Western State of…

Somali Elder Returns Fuel Taken During 1991 Government Collapse Mogadishu (AX) — A Somali elder, Mumin Fidow Rooble, now in his late seventies, restored 50 liters of fuel to local officials. During the 1991 downfall of Somalia's central authority, he had taken the fuel. Residing today in the Mahas district of the Hiiraan region, Mumin said he turned to religious guidance before rectifying his past actions. In the chaotic overthrow of Mohamed Siad Barre's regime, Mumin acquired the gasoline from the Afisyooni military…

In tonight's edition: The leader of the continent's largest crude oil producer apologizes to the country for fuel shortages. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said the race was also on to resolve a national grid outage. Meanwhile, our reporters follow a…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari apologizes to his compatriots for recent oil shortages and power cuts. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lagos Sam Olukoya tells us more.