Africa Launches Satellite Early Warning System for Climate ChallengesCEFR A1
5 Jul 2025
Adapted from Adesewa Olofinko, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Birger Strahl, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Africa is facing problems from climate change.
- They are starting a new system called SEWA.
- SEWA will help give warnings about weather events.
- It uses satellites for early warnings.
- Many countries are working together for this project.
- This project aims to save lives and help communities.
Difficult words
- climate — The usual weather conditions in a place.
- system — A set of things that work together.
- warnings — Messages about possible danger.
- satellites — Devices in space that send information.
- project — A plan or work to do something.
- communities — Groups of people living in the same area.
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Discussion questions
- Why is saving lives important?
- How can communities prepare for weather events?
- What do you think about working together for projects?
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