In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows
Forest elephants are on the brink of extinction and savanna elephants are now classified as endangered
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
Those who tell the truth should be cared for by the law, but they aren’t
Shareholder engagement on climate-crisis risks is an proving effective tactic to bring about change
Climate change not only affects the nutritional value of food crops, but also leaves the food supply system vulnerable to production shocks, study finds
Meeting the new 2030 emissions-reduction target will require an estimated €350-billion of additional investment annually. But this figure pales in comparison to the costs of doing nothing
More than 20 organisations, concerned individuals sign an open letter to Ministers Barbara Creecy and Ebrahim Patel calling for integrated assessment of coal-based mega-project
Research suggests retiring old coal-fired power is more cost-effective and climate positive
But 27% of the chief executives canvassed report being ‘not concerned at all’ or ‘not very concerned’ about climate change
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
Other steps to fight climate change include improved reporting, monitoring and laws
A third of our freshwater fish are dying out due to climate change and invasive species.
Thirty-four bishops and three archbishops decry exploratory drilling as a ‘sin’ against the Earth
A higher carbon tax will be introduced in 2023 for companies with dangerous levels of greenhouse gas emissions
Civil society groups have called on Namibia’s agriculture, water and forestry minister to immediately stop a Canadian company from prospecting
The Development Bank of Southern Africa plans to use the booming market to finance its climate projects and invest in infrastructure
I want you to fully disclose the topic of climate change in your response to the Sona debate
Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible
The controversial Musina-Makhando initiative will pollute air and water, push climate change and produce dangerous quantities of hazardous waste
Country can’t lose sight of the threat climate change poses, President Ramaphosa says.
Conditions in South Africa and elsewhere are fertile ground for big-man authoritarian populism to take root
Habitat destruction, the use of pesticides and climate change is driving the rapid decline of these tiny creatures
Covid-19 and the Fourth industrial Revolution are business and personal stressors on a grand scale. A new book explores how managers can help teams through chronic stress
Innovation and creativity is crucial to guide financing, say experts
The Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission is tasked with shifting the economy to a ‘low-carbon, climate resilient economy and society’
Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight
It’s the Age of Humans — the Anthropocene — and the most serious threats to our experience and existence on our planet are human-made
According to Google, the top trending “how to help” searches were: how to help Australia fires, how to help Black Lives Matter, how to help during coronavirus and how to help Beirut
Why real climate leadership requires public finance institutions to commit to stop funding fossil fuels
A changing climate threatens to undermine the past 50 years of gains in public health
The growth of sectors such as agriculture and mining, which is good for the economy, often causes damage to the natural environment, which in turn hurts people