Instead of receiving funds to address the climate crisis, Africa is borrowing money at a cost up to eight times higher than the rich world to rebuild.
Tag: Levees and Dams
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Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
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Libya Flooding Disaster Underlines the Country’s Corruption
Repair work was agreed but never finished and Derna paid the price. Experts say infrastructure projects have long been neglected, with officials focusing instead on lining their own pockets.
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East Libya’s Leader Keeps Tight Control Over Flood Aid
Khalifa Hifter, who oversees a military dictatorship that rules the eastern half of the divided, oil-rich nation, is dominating the response to the disaster and could use it to further entrench his power.
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Libyan Protesters Demand Accountability After Floods Killed Thousands
The cries of protesters were part of a rising chorus of calls for answers from leaders across a divided Libya, specifically for an international investigation.