March 23, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

Global Warming Tightens Grip on Human Health as Heat and Disease Risks Surge

Pauline Ongaji March 23, 2026

Global warming is rapidly becoming a public health emergency, warns the World Meteorological Organization. Rising heat and shifting climates are accelerating disease spread and putting over a billion people at risk. Experts say urgent action is needed as climate impacts intensify worldwide.

Climate Change

Study Finds Social Media is Fueling Youth Unhappiness and Climate Anxiety

Peter Ngare March 23, 2026

The World Happiness Report 2026 has flagged social media as a growing driver of youth unhappiness, linking heavy online use to rising climate anxiety and declining wellbeing.

Climate Change

Kenyans Rank Among World’s Least Happy Amid Climate Crisis and High Living Costs

Peter Ngare March 23, 2026

Kenya has been ranked among the world’s least happy countries in the World Happiness Report 2026, as rising living costs, climate shocks, and corruption weigh heavily on citizens. Experts warn that worsening environmental stress and economic strain are eroding wellbeing, even as strong community networks continue to provide a fragile safety net.