Heatwaves need to be assessed in terms of local temperature variability because ‘a smaller absolute extreme may have more harmful effects’
Just a few weeks left until taps run dry in large parts of the metropolitan
Catastrophic KZN floods show how the impacts of climate change are being felt in South Africa
The Vaal River intervention project has shown some progress but most of the treatment plants are still not working
The independent panel noted that no significant harm occurred and has recommended that breaching can continue in exceptional circumstances
The rescued turtles are excreting plastic, an indication that the ocean itself is sick
Interim interdict ‘spares death’ of 170 animals at the hands of hunters, judge says
‘Worst case in history of Richtersveld National Park’ SANParks said of the incident, which involved the attempted poaching of 14 endangered Halfmens succulents
Broken abstraction pumps at the Eastern basin treatment plant mean that water supply may become contaminated, posing a serious threat
Scientists believe she travelled that far to find good food sources, which is a ‘worrying trend’