Tunisia: shortages leave thousands without access to water
Severe water shortages in Tunisia have left an estimated 300.000 people without access to drinking water, particularly in rural areas,...
Environment
Morocco: key infrastructure under pressure from extreme weather
Morocco’s dam storage level increased from 31.1% to 45.26% between December 12th to January 8th as the country’s infrastructure continues...
Algerian women grow “red gold” saffron amid climate challenges
In Béjaïa, Algeria, rural women are growing saffron to boost health, income, and climate resilience, reported Mongabay on 29 December....
Weather warnings issued as Morocco prepares for heavy rain
Severe weather is set to hit parts of Morocco again, with heavy rainfall, snow and high winds expected on 2nd...
AI data centres in space raise new environmental questions
As artificial intelligence drives explosive growth in energy-hungry data centres, technology companies are looking to space as a potential solution...
Mountainous regions of Morocco receive heavy snowfall
Morocco’s High Atlas region experienced significant snowfall on the weekend of 28th December, as a cold front brought wintery conditions...
Cook Islands courted by U.S and China over seabed minerals
The Cook Islands are being courted by Washington and Beijing as both seek access to untapped seabed minerals, causing local...
Morocco is leading the way in green energy
Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront of renewable energy development in North Africa, as the need for power increases...
Rare bird species thrives in Morocco after breeding success
Conservationists report rising numbers and improved survival rates of birds following a long-term breeding and habitat protection programme reported Africa...
Indonesia uses military to clear forests for agricultural project
Deforestation in Indonesia's Papua province is underway and has been carried out with support from the military, but has raised...
Morocco leads the charge in renewable energy
Morocco is placing itself at the forefront of renewable energy development in North Africa, as the need for power increases...
Morocco announces emergency plan to support Safi flood victims
Morocco has announced an emergency plan to help the victims of the deadly flash floods in the coastal city of...
Morocco: Weather warnings issued as cold snap continues
An orange-level weather warning has been released for several regions of Morocco by the country's General Directorate of Meteorology, as...
Morocco: flash floods cause 37 deaths and significant damages
Severe flash floods have caused 37 deaths in the coastal city of Safi, western Morocco, and severe damages to infrastructure,...
Pumped hydropower storage is making a comeback
Old and new pumped hydro projects are expanding worldwide to store renewable energy and stabilise electricity grids, as reported by...
