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Harmattan and the air we breathe: What can we learn?

The massive climate change-induced dust fall event in west Africa has many lessons for all combating deadly air pollution  

UNCCD CoP 14: Experts stress on restoring Sahel region by 2030

The Great Green Wall Initiative aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land and create 10 million green jobs by 2030 in the region

Global Eco Watch: Will Britain fall, ask folklorists after raven disappears from the Tower of London

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Climate change causing rainfall in Africa’s Sahel region, says study

A long drought, which started in 1968, led to the virtual extinction of crops and widespread loss of cattle in the region

US announces $100 million fund to prepare vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia against disasters

Initiative plans to rope in private sector, civil societies and governments, and use crowd sourcing to find sustainable solutions to build …

Refugee exodus, militia attacks: What is happening in Mali

At least 0.1 mln refugees fled to neighbouring countries; about 1.4 mln in critical need of food assistance

Out of Africa

Guess what is bringing death and disease to the coral reefs of the world? Dust from African deserts

Is India headed towards a locust plague

Exceptional summer breeding may prompt swarms to remain in the country through end of year, move east & south