Climate change fuelled development of early humans

Early humans in SA progressed in wetter weather, says a study, comparing the archaeological record of man's evolution with that of climate change. comments (0)

SA needs 'R670bn over the next 10 years' for water

SA needs to invest an estimated R670-billion in new water and sanitation infrastructure over the next decade, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. comments (10)

Little research rejects human-driven climate change theory

Only 0.7% of 4 000 papers published on the causes of climate change in the last two decades reject the idea that humans are driving climate change. comments (7)

Rise in carbon level reaches two-million-year high

Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have hit 400 parts per million, a level not seen in two-million years. comments (7)

Astronauts take spacewalk to fix space station leak

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have begun a spacewalk to try to fix an ammonia leak in a cooling system. comments (0)

Fight to stop last croak of African giants

A new shopping centre and housing estates are threatening the last major breeding grounds of a very special amphibian, reports Sipho Kings. comments (1)

UK green bank extends R1bn in loans to clean projects

Britain's Green Investment Bank is the world's first bank solely focused on lending to clean energy projects. comments (0)

Study: Climate change wiped out Australia's giant beasts

Gigantic animals that once roamed Australia were mostly extinct by the time humans arrived, a new study has shown. comments (1)

Water leaks cost Gauteng R8-billion

Gauteng has lost 480-million kilolitres of water in the last financial year - enough to fill 192 000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. comments (9)

Solar-powered plane lands after aviation 'milestone' flight

A solar-powered aeroplane has landed in Phoenix after a flight from California that included several hours in the air after sundown. comments (1)