Africa: How Climate Change Inaction Hurts Tanzania

opinion

Preparations for the US President-elect's inauguration which takes place today week somewhat overshadowed the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Yet, WEF results influence the quality of life of Tanzanians more profoundly than the attitude of one man who would like to turn back the clock on climate change action in the US.

Getting nations to agree on concrete steps to reduce global warming has been a long-fought battle. Even some prosperous countries adopted with reluctancy measures which governments originally feared could lower company profits or increase unemployment. Fortunately, the tide has turned--logic prevailed.

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