The world has its annual chance to correct its course toward an equitable and sustainable planet
Yet evidence shows that countries with an abundance of natural resources have lower levels of inclusive economic development and growth
The current heatwave in the UK is making it impossible to play or watch the game
Workers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the western Pacific will be most affected if temperatures continue to rise.
Cattle in sub-Saharan Africa account for only a small fraction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the harms are outweighed by the good
Trees are most vulnerable to human-caused climate change because they can’t migrate fast enough to survive
Views about multinational energy and gas companies sponsoring the United Nations climate conferences are strongly divided
South Africa already faces numerous crises including hunger, poverty, unemployment, inequality — all of which are being worsened by the climate crisis.
The Bill, which will facilitate South Africa’s transition to a greener economy, compels businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate climate change
In fewer than three days, a US citizen emits as much carbon as a person from Chad or Niger does in one year. Such is the asymmetry in culpability for climate change.
Some species have fewer than 50 individuals left in the wild and in South Africa, 6% of its species are threatened
Scientists can forecast how vulnerable species are to climate change using the right tools
Changes in agriculture will affect blue cranes and heat stress will harm Cape rockjumpers that are already found at higher altitudes
A project by Carbon Matter will map the concentration of methane and carbon dioxide worldwide. This will help to detect leaks so they can be repaired
Risk of next pandemic greater than ever, scientists say, but world can act
Environmental organisations want the government to factor the climate change crisis into the proposed legislation
Long droughts may result in dams unable to adequately supply the industrial heartland
The shift away from the fossil fuel will take time but analysts say it is imperative that South Africa accelerates the process
If plaintiffs start winning cases against individual polluters, Eskom and Sasol could be sued in South Africa
Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, says wealthy countries have a ‘moral responsibility’ to enable a just transition
Undeniable trend of declining ice in fragile polar region
Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate
New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050
Climate considerations are pressing Standard Bank shareholders to push for the recusal of those with fossil fuel ties.
New research shows unmitigated warming could knock 18% off of global GDP by 2050
South Africa’s climate change transition risk is 5.6 on a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the highest
The recent blockchain boom has been followed by concerns over its impact on the environment
Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible
The government would do well to realise that these two disasters can’t be tackled separately
World leaders must choose between life or death for humanity, say climate justice activists at 10th Desmond Tutu international peace lecture
As Covid-19 upends life, it has taught us critical lessons and offers an opening to confront other crises. Political will is required, of course
During Cyclone Idai, responses were hampered by a shortage of reliable information. This has worrying implications for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic