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Musinguzi Blanshe @johnblanshe.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

According to a paper in Scientific Reports, Africa’s massive expansion of rice farming over the past six decades has released vast quantities of methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases. 54science.substack.com/p/africas-hi...

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Africa’s Hidden Warming Source: Rice

A food-security solution is becoming an unseen driver of the continent's warming.

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Musinguzi Blanshe @johnblanshe.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

A food-security solution is becoming an unseen driver of the continent's warming, I write in my newsletter out tomorrow morning. #Africa, #warming, #rice #climatechange Subscribe open.substack.com/pub/54scienc...

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Africa’s Hidden Warming Source: Rice

A food-security solution is becoming an unseen driver of the continent's warming.

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Musinguzi Blanshe @johnblanshe.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Recently, I visited Bundibugyo, #Uganda’s #cocoa growing region. It produces more than 70% of the country’s cocoa. While prices in the villages can reach as high as $5 per kilogram, the area remains incredibly poor. There is a story to tell there, one I hope to return to, perhaps in 2026.

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Musinguzi Blanshe @johnblanshe.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Not at research level: less than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s countries have produced any research on climate change and health. 54science.substack.com/p/is-africa-...

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Is Africa ready to face climate change?

Not at research level: less than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s countries have produced any research on climate change and health.

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Musinguzi Blanshe @johnblanshe.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Hello everyone, just joined substack. I write 54@Africa Science, a substack newsletter focused on communicating Africa #climate #science and other scientific research in a simple journalistic format. Let's connect. Follow and subscribe to the newsletter 👉👉 54science.substack.com

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54@Africa Science | Substack

A science newsletter by journalist Musinguzi Blanshe simplifying African scientific research into easy to understand and enjoyable reads. Subscribe and join me on this learning journey! Click to read ...

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