Latest articles on Climate Change

Benefits of red meat ignored in shift towards plant-based diets

Environment Sheree Bega - 17 Oct 2020

The World Wide Fund for Nature says change needs to happen to halt the negative effects of livestock production on biodiversity and climate

Conflict until the cows come home

Africa David Mono Danga - 11 Oct 2020

Climate change and civil war are escalating tensions between South Sudan’s herders and crop farmers, who are competing over land

September’s hot world record reignites climate alarm

Environment Sheree Bega - 11 Oct 2020

Globally the month was 0.05°C warmer than in 2019 and 0.8°C warmer than in 2016, which previously held the records for the warmest and second warmest September on record.

Environmental destruction is the human rights challenge of our time: Archbishop Tutu

Environment Sheree Bega - 8 Oct 2020

World leaders must choose between life or death for humanity, say climate justice activists at 10th Desmond Tutu international peace lecture

Tesla cuts battery costs on road to cheaper model

Motoring Glenn Chapman - 26 Sep 2020

The car manufacturer is betting on lowering battery costs to bring down the price of its electric vehicles

We cannot afford incremental action on climate change

Environment Alex Lenferna - 24 Sep 2020

The government has promised that we will get to net zero emissions by 2050, but is still taking actions that will make the climate crisis worse

Global climate action is more vital than ever

Environment Richard Worthington - 23 Sep 2020

South Africa must update its old position to make a positive contribution

The dirty tricks climate scientists face

Environment Marc Hudson - 20 Sep 2020

Think-tank institutes, politicians and Big Business conspired to discredit researchers and the science of the climate crisis

How to stop load-shedding, fast

Opinion Philip Machanick - 5 Sep 2020

COMMENT: The rapid roll-out of small-scale solar power will reduce pressure on the grid and and boost SMME sector

Debt-for-climate swaps are crucial for economic recovery in the developing world

Environment Shamshad Akhtar, Kevin P Gallagher, Stephany Griffith-Jones, Jörg Haas & Ulrich Volz - 1 Sep 2020

COMMENT: Developing countries face a debt crisis that will only become worse as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, and massive debt relief will inevitably be necessary. The only question is whether it will be designed to address the even larger climate crisis

Arctic sea ice melting faster than forecast

Environment Agence France Presse - 26 Aug 2020

Until now, climate models have predicted a slow and steady increase of Arctic temperatures, but a new study shows the warming is occurring at a more rapid pace

The first undeniable climate change deaths

Environment Daniel Merino - 14 Aug 2020

In Japan, in 2018, more than 1 000 people died during an unprecedented heat wave. In 2019, scientists proved it would have been impossible without global warming

What a sustainable Covid-19 recovery could look like

Coronavirus Oluwaseun Oguntuase - 9 Aug 2020

Bioeconomy — using renewable biological resources — will allow Africa to transform its systems and create a viable economic future, global warming

Calls for climate change to top DA policy conference agenda

Politics Lester Kiewit - 7 Aug 2020

Some people in the Democratic Alliance apparently have a narrow view of what sustainability means, but voters are concerned about the climate crisis

Climate science’s blind spot for heat waves in southern Africa

Africa Bob Berwyn - 5 Aug 2020

The lack of detailed information on extreme heat impacts hinders disaster response and preparedness.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection