Meltdown

Imagine waking up to another day of scorching heat. You switch on the tap, but the water pressure is weak. Electricity goes off halfway through making breakfast. At the market, the price of mealie meal has climbed again. A relative in the village tells you the rains came late, stopped early, and the harvest won't be what they had hoped for. For many Zambians, this isn't an imaginary future. It's becoming part of everyday life. Now consider this. On May 2, 2026 , climate scientists reported that the Earth recorded its second-warmest conditions ever observed for that time of year , with the global average surface temperature reaching 15.81°C, around 1.42°C above the pre-industrial average . Oceans were also exceptionally warm, continuing a trend that has alarmed scientists across the globe. To some, these are just numbers on a graph. To Zambia, they are another warning. Climate Change Doesn't Need a Passport There is a common misconception that climate cha...