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Climate Change

What to look out for at COP28
Thought Leader
/ 29 November 2023

What to look out for at COP28

There will be some crucial talking points for the climate crisis at this year’s event

By Ozayr Patel
Anticipating COP28 and its implications
Opinion
/ 29 November 2023

Anticipating COP28 and its implications

The world has its annual chance to correct its course toward an equitable and sustainable planet

By Vincent Obisie-Orlu and Leleti Maluleke
Leaders expected to call for COP28 to deliver on promises
The Green Guardian
/ 28 November 2023

Leaders expected to call for COP28 to deliver on promises

Former COP president stresses the urgency of acting fast on climate change

By Mandisa Nyathi
Humanity is breaking all the wrong records on climate change, says UN Environment Programme
The Green Guardian
/ 25 November 2023

Humanity is breaking all the wrong records on climate change, says UN Environment Programme

The Emissions Gap report says nations must go further than current pledges under the Paris Agreement or face 2.5°C to 2.9°C of warming

By Sheree Bega
We are nowhere where we need to be in fighting climate change
Thought Leader
/ 23 November 2023

We are nowhere where we need to be in fighting climate change

As the 28th UN climate change conference of parties, COP28, looms, there is much more work to do

By Ozayr Patel
It’s the season for thunderstorms, says SA Weather Service
The Green Guardian
/ 17 November 2023

It’s the season for thunderstorms, says SA Weather Service

Monday’s severe thunderstorm cannot be directly attributed to climate change

By Sheree Bega
Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm
Business
/ 16 November 2023

Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm

Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover

By Sarah Smit
Scores of migratory birds perished during SA’s recent cold spell
The Green Guardian
/ 15 November 2023

Scores of migratory birds perished during SA’s recent cold spell

The bodies of numerous bee-eaters and swallows who had migrated from the Northern Hemisphere were found around the country

By Sheree Bega
‘Climate change and health must be high on the African agenda’
The Green Guardian
/ 8 November 2023

‘Climate change and health must be high on the African agenda’

During COP28, health experts want negotiations will include health

By Wakio Mbogho
UN report: Funding gap for adaptation much wider than anticipated
The Green Guardian
/ 3 November 2023

UN report: Funding gap for adaptation much wider than anticipated

Wealthy nations default on payments for climate adaptation

By Mandisa Nyathi
ClimateLaunchPad Green Business Ideas Competition: Regional Finals
Partner Content
/ 3 November 2023

ClimateLaunchPad Green Business Ideas Competition: Regional Finals

Young Africans pitch their innovations for a greener and cleaner future

By Partner Content
Government budgets for natural disasters
Business
/ 1 November 2023

Government budgets for natural disasters

A report by treasury and the World Bank estimated the average funding gap for financing disaster response in South Africa at R2.3 billion

By Sarah Smit
Climate change: Challenges, opportunities and the road ahead
The Green Guardian
/ 28 October 2023

Climate change: Challenges, opportunities and the road ahead

Collaboration between the government and academia could help mitigate climate change in South Africa, professor says

By Lesego Chepape
Climate finance still a vital issue at COP28, Creecy says
The Green Guardian
/ 27 October 2023

Climate finance still a vital issue at COP28, Creecy says

Developed nations need to deliver on the funds they pledged in the past

By Sheree Bega
Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk
The Green Guardian
/ 23 October 2023

Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk

Central banks’ contribution to climate change-related aims, and their role in the transition, depend on government policy

By Sheree Bega
Will Earth’s changing climate make TB spread faster?
The Green Guardian
/ 13 October 2023

Will Earth’s changing climate make TB spread faster?

By 2030, the planet is likely to be warmer, undermining the fight against tuberculosis

By Linda Pretorius and Nicole Ludolph
Build music festivals on solid ground
Friday
/ 30 September 2023

Build music festivals on solid ground

Given the effect of global warming, the future of concerts isn’t speed dating but rather long-term relationships

By Gwen Ansell
Microplastics found in cloud water may worsen climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2023

Microplastics found in cloud water may worsen climate change

The first study on airborne microplastics discovered that the tiny plastic particles are affecting cloud formation

By Sheree Bega
Libya’s disaster more than an act of God
Opinion
/ 21 September 2023

Libya’s disaster more than an act of God

The tragedy should wake us up to the terrible human costs of the continued march of Western imperialism

By Vashna Jagarnath
Prepare for El Niño, agriculture and climate experts warn
The Green Guardian
/ 21 September 2023

Prepare for El Niño, agriculture and climate experts warn

The phenomenon has historically been associated with drier, warmer conditions over the summer rainfall regions of South Africa

By Sheree Bega
The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air
Health
/ 18 September 2023

The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air

Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe

By Nicole Ludolph and Linda Pretorius
Libya floods: There will be many, many more Dernas
Africa
/ 18 September 2023

Libya floods: There will be many, many more Dernas

As the world fails to contain greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, climate catastrophes will increase, exacerbated by poor governance

By Sipho Kings
Southern right whales dropped 23% in body weight
The Green Guardian
/ 17 September 2023

Southern right whales dropped 23% in body weight

This is because of a reduction and fluctuation in krill in their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean

By Sheree Bega
Young people’s climate action contributes to landmark recognition
Thought Leader
/ 16 September 2023

Young people’s climate action contributes to landmark recognition

We must stop the erasure of youth voices on both the international and local stage

By Karabo Mokgonyana and Koaile Monaheng
Taking stock of world’s bid to limit the climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 15 September 2023

Taking stock of world’s bid to limit the climate crisis

A United Nations report paves the path ahead for COP28 taking place in the UAE in December

By Ozayr Patel
G20 summit depicted compromises and political manoeuvring
Opinion
/ 13 September 2023

G20 summit depicted compromises and political manoeuvring

The world is becoming more multipolar, and the latest meeting of elites is testament to that

By Imran Khalid
A universal basic income grant in South Africa is a national imperative
Thought Leader
/ 12 September 2023

A universal basic income grant in South Africa is a national imperative

A comprehensive policy might not be a silver bullet to all woes but it may help to kickstart economic growth

By Nomahlubi Jakuja and Isobel Frye
Climate change, deforestation fuel virus outbreaks
The Green Guardian
/ 9 September 2023

Climate change, deforestation fuel virus outbreaks

Climate change is a risk to public health that demands immediate action

By Mandisa Nyathi
African Union secured admission to wealthy and influential G20
National
/ 9 September 2023

African Union secured admission to wealthy and influential G20

The agreement to admit the AU was championed by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi

By Paddy Harper
Brics bloc signs Durban Declaration on disaster management
National
/ 8 September 2023

Brics bloc signs Durban Declaration on disaster management

Ministers from the five countries met in the city to sign an agreement to work together to protect the lives and livelihoods of almost half the world’s population

By Lyse Comins
Carbon credits a controversial topic at Africa climate summit
Thought Leader
/ 7 September 2023

Carbon credits a controversial topic at Africa climate summit

The carbon market: a potential planet saver or greenwashing that gives polluting companies an opportunity to evade reducing their emissions?

By Ozayr Patel
Africa lacks early warning systems to prepare for climate disasters
The Green Guardian
/ 6 September 2023

Africa lacks early warning systems to prepare for climate disasters

About 60% of people in Africa lack early warning systems which could help them to better prepare for upcoming climate disasters

By Mandisa Nyathi
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