Children are more vulnerable than adults for a number of reasons including an increased risk of death
The Southern African region has vast groundwater resources, but only 1.5% is being used
Restoring ecosystems — wetlands, savannahs and grasslands — will mitigate the effects of global warming
Food inflation was unchanged at 6.7% in July, but remained elevated on continued upward pressure from prices for meat and the oils and fats category.
Long droughts may result in dams unable to adequately supply the industrial heartland
R10-billion in capital investment is needed for prioritised mitigation actions until 2050, as well as an annual operating budget of about R25-billion for the same period
World Environment Day encourages businesses, farmers and manufacturers to develop greener models — for people to consider how they consume
The unfolding of events at recent protest in Makhanda ended up scoring cheap political points for a select few, while ignoring the real grievances
The country has a national mental health emergency but only a handful of psychiatrists to deal with it
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
But Agricultural Research Council says outbreak is normal, and only a medium-sized outbreak
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
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