climate change
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On August 11, 2025, the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente was hit by 192.3 millimeters of rain in just five hours. That’s nearly a year’s worth. This exposed not only the devastation but also the vulnerability rooted in colonial urban planning and inadequate contemporary infrastructure in Mindelo. The historic center, built right on the…
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I moved to Cape Verde as a committed vegetarian and quickly learned how little that label means here. With harsh terrain, scant freshwater and tiny farms, the islands import more than 80 percent of their food; meat, fish, maize and beans are the staples. Chickens roam free, small-boat fishing feeds whole families, and asking for…
Carmen Esselink 