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South Sudan's Water Resources Strained by Population Growth and Climate Change

South Sudan's water resources are strained by rapid population growth and climate change, leading to widespread water scarcity.

South Sudan's Deforestation Rates Pose Environmental Concerns

South Sudan's annual deforestation rates of 1.5% to 2% raise environmental concerns, leading to soil degradation and biodiversity loss.

South Sudan's Wildlife Faces Threats from Poaching and Habitat Loss

South Sudan's wildlife faces significant threats from poaching and habitat loss, leading to a sharp decline in elephant populations.

South Africa court sets aside TotalEnergies' environmental permit

A South African court has annulled a previously granted environmental permit to TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner Shell for oil exploration in Block 5/6/7 off South Africa's west coast. The court's decision, as reported by Reuters, highlighted shortcomings in the environmental assessment process, particularly the failure to adequately evaluate potential socio-economic impacts of oil spills and considerations related to climate change.

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South Sudan's Water Resources Strained by Population Growth and Climate Change

South Sudan's Deforestation Rates Pose Environmental Concerns

South Sudan's Wildlife Faces Threats from Poaching and Habitat Loss

South Africa court sets aside TotalEnergies' environmental permit