Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations

The pandemic has disrupted governments’ plans to flatline the upward trajectory of global warming

Mammoths and sabre-tooth cats once roamed the continent, but were our ancient ancestors responsible for their disappearance?

The sea level can be expected to rise by at least a metre by 2300 in the unlikely event greenhouse gas emissions fall to zero in the next 11 years

Experts say the ease of streaming services comes with a hefty environmental price tag

Climate-friendly policies for urban areas have immediate benefits, both social and economic

CO2 from burning forests whether in Amazon or S-E Asia exacerbates climate woes globally

A world of narrowing options threatens to pit biofuels, forests and food production against each other

While electric two-wheelers can indeed be dangerous, the hazard is primarily to the rider

Biodiversity loss and global warming are closely linked, according to the 44-page Summary for Policy Makers

Glencore notes it is well-positioned to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy

The decision came on the second day of COP22, where South Africa is negotiating how the Paris Agreement will play out.

While South African companies lead the world in disclosing their carbon emissions, they are doing little to lower them.

Plans for a new coal-fired power station are baffling in light of South Africa’s agreement to decrease its emissions by 34% by 2020.

Researchers find that it is making them increasingly vulnerable to predators.