Liberia: The Country Launches Climate Change War
He said developed countries have been held liable for the widespread effects of climate change and have agreed to pay the cost of arresting the phenomena in poor and developing countries including Liberia.
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The Vice President said current erratic weather patterns in Liberia make it difficult for farmers to carry out normal agricultural activities. "Last year, we declared a national disaster due to the caterpillar infestation, which affected several counties. Although with less severity this year, the pest has returned. What we have now is a climate-induced crisis with far reaching implications for food security."
"Our road rehabilitation is slowed due to unpredictable rainfall, leaving contractors with less time to complete projects," he said, adding, "The prolonged rainfall is giving rise to an increase in water-borne diseases, especially malaria, typhoid fever, and cholera.
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