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🌍🔥 #ClimateCrisis & Inequality: The devastating heatwave in West Africa this February, supercharged by human-induced global warming, has brought untold hardship to millions. 🚨 With temperatures soaring 4°C higher due to climate change, the impact on daily life and livelihoods is unprecedented. This isn't just about discomfort; it's a matter of survival for communities whose way of life is tethered to the rhythm of our planet. 🌱💔
Farmers, particularly those cultivating cocoa, face a double jeopardy: extreme heat followed by erratic rainfall, pushing them to the brink. The ripple effects are felt globally, but it's the local communities who bear the brunt—struggling with crop failure, soaring prices, and the dire choice between immediate survival and long-term resilience. 🌾📈
This is a clarion call for immediate action. As the globe hits record temperatures, the disparity between the vulnerable and the resilient widens. We must rally for robust climate policies, equitable support mechanisms, and a swift transition to sustainable practices. 🌏✊ Let's not wait until it's too late to acknowledge the human cost of inaction. #ClimateActionNow #SocialInequality #SustainableLivelihoods
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/21/west-africa-heatwave-climate-crisis-study