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5 Jun 2026

Billions face cooling poverty as heat rises

A global study finds billions of people live in "cooling poverty" as hot spells become more frequent and intense. Researchers call for low-cost, coordinated policies across housing, water, health and cities because air conditioning alone is not enough.

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26 May 2026

Study: city shape and land use affect traffic

An international study of 30 major cities shows that traffic congestion depends on more than road capacity. Researchers used vehicle movement data and city maps to link road networks, land use and congestion patterns.

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28 Apr 2026

Electricity and Internet Block AI in Sub‑Saharan Africa

Unreliable electricity and slow, costly internet limit artificial intelligence in Sub‑Saharan Africa. These problems affect schools, health centres and startups; technical fixes exist but need political and economic commitment.

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31 Mar 2026

Cyber risks to US infrastructure as strikes on Iran continue

As US strikes on Iran continue, experts warn of possible retaliatory cyberattacks on essential US infrastructure. Alex K. Jones reviewed the risks, naming water systems, power grids and the possible future effect of quantum computing.

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24 Mar 2026

Cameroon aims for rice self-sufficiency

Cameroon depends on rice imports and the government launched a rice self-sufficiency strategy in May 2023 with a large budget. Farmers welcome the plan but face problems like bad roads, low prices and poor storage.

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22 Mar 2026

Bad Bunny Shines Light on Puerto Rico's Power Crisis

At Super Bowl LX Bad Bunny used his halftime show to highlight Puerto Rico's fragile electricity grid. The island still faces frequent outages since Hurricane Maria, and efforts range from privatisation to community solar projects.

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29 Jan 2026

Ice storm damages power systems in eastern US

A massive winter storm with ice and freezing rain is hitting the eastern United States and has cut electricity for more than a million customers. Officials, utilities and researchers are working to restore power and study grid resilience.

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4 Jan 2026

Heavy rains, floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rains and unplanned construction have increased floods, cloudbursts and landslides in the Himalayas. In June the Mandi district was badly hit; many people lost homes and lives and relief and mental health support continue.

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18 Dec 2025

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka last month, causing heavy rain, widespread flooding and many landslides. Experts say warnings and land-use guidance were not followed and call for rebuilding guided by science and better planning.

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17 Dec 2025

Angola’s New Hydropower and Chinese Finance

Laúca dam started operating and became a central part of Angola’s power plans. The projects were built and financed largely with Chinese loans, raising hopes for green energy but also concerns about debt and transparency.

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4 Dec 2025

China and the Belt and Road in Central Asia

Over the last twenty years China has funded infrastructure, industry and energy projects across Central Asia. Cooperation has grown under the Belt and Road Initiative, while local governments try to balance benefits and independence.

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26 Nov 2025

Cholera spreads where water and health systems fail

Cholera spread widely in 2024, with 560,823 reported cases and 6,028 deaths. Conflict, climate shocks and damaged water and health services drove outbreaks, while vaccines and better water and sanitation are key to preventing deaths.

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13 Nov 2025

Cambodia launches Funan Techo Canal project

On August 5, 2024 a ceremonial start was held for the Funan Techo Canal. The 180-kilometer waterway aims to link Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand, while critics raise environmental and regional concerns.

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