Global warming is partly to blame for the "unprecedented" power crisis in Zambia, robbing the economy of jobs and restraining mining productivity, according to Zambian president, Edgar Lunga.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lunga was quoted by Bloomberg news agency as saying that hydro-electric generation, which accounted for more than 90% of the country’s energy production, had been affected negatively by drought, placing pressure on the mining industry.
"The challenges are numerous, including energy shortages and the effects of climate change. The two are inextricably inseparable on the development agenda for countries like Zambia that rely heavily on hydro-power generation," said Lungu, adding that "this year, Zambia is experiencing an unprecedented energy crisis that has already cost the nation dearly in terms of productivity, jobs and revenue."
