New Narratives supports dozens of investigations into extractives industries and climate, land and water justice in West Africa each year. We shine a spotlight on the impacts on real people here on the frontlines of climate change. In Ghana our work has focused on the dramatic impacts of air pollution. In Liberia and Sierra Leone we have shone a spotlight on mining and oil industries as well as climate justice. We have highlighted the work of changemakers and supported the work of civil society organizations bringing transparency to these crucial sectors. See some of our work here. We thank our donors – the Clean Air Fund, American Jewish World Service, the Swedish and US embassies in Liberia, and German Development Cooperation – for supporting this work.
Unusual January Rains Signal Deepening Climate Crisis, Environmental Agency Warns
Unusual rains in January have flooded streets and fields across Liberia, disrupting what should be a dry season and prompting warnings from the Environmental Protection Agency that these erratic weather patterns are a clear sign of a deepening climate crisis, threatening agriculture, infrastructure, and the lives of families already living on the frontlines of climate…
