The Knysna fires and storms in the Cape are indicators that the climate is changing. Solutions, which exist, must be implemented.
An award-winning initiative has folded — but nobody understands why
But withdrawing from the Paris Agreement will have a minimal impact on the continent
Extra warming in cities thanks to the urban heat island effect will cost some nearly 11% of their GDP each year.
The growing danger of ocean-level increases is a particular problem for coastal cities because people move there in large numbers.
"Political crisis in the West means work to reduce carbon emissions has taken a back seat"
But it can buy time with emergency measures and improved efficiency.
But in SA, despite an initial good start, the government has eroded the sector that could provide cheap electricity and thousands of jobs
Certain companies and some government departments oppose a carbon tax, killing off a great environmental project.
Do you live along the coast and enjoy the gentle lapping of ocean waves? Well, those are to start eating away at homes and cities, says new research.