Zambian President Rings Alarm on Climate Change
President Edgar Lungu says climate change threatens to derail Zambia's economy, and disruptions to the rainy season have already dampened its outlook. The southern African country hopes to minimize the impact of climate change by increasing its reliance on renewable energy.
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Zambia:
Lungu Rings Alarm on Climate Change
VOA, 7 October 2019
Zambian President Edgar Lungu says climate change threatens to derail his country's economy, and disruptions to the rainy season have already dampened its outlook. Read more »
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