• Why South Africa's Townships Suffer Worse From Climate Change

  • Oct 4 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
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Why South Africa's Townships Suffer Worse From Climate Change

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  • Catastrophic weather events from floods and storms to extreme heat are becoming more common as the climate continues to change, but the impacts are being felt worse among disadvantaged communities. A new report from the World Bank has shown that South Africa's townships are on average 6 to 8 degrees celcius hotter than wealthier suburbs in the same cities. Ntando Thukwana joins Jennifer Zabasajja to talk about her reporting on this story - and what the South African government needs to do to try and help


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