"This paper considers the conditions under which African journalists cover climate change and environmental issues. It connects reporting practice with the challenge of communicating complex evidence to audiences, while considering where digital and AI tools may assist. Readers can use the discussion to think about verification, local relevance and the risks of misleading environmental claims. Its focus is useful to journalists and educators seeking stronger coverage of climate impacts and environmental accountability. Useful for newsroom and education planning today." (This comment was generated using AI)