South Africa has a shortage of people with the necessary skills to tackle global warming and its damaging effects
Rising sea levels, ocean heat and the highest atmospheric carbon levels in 800 000 years point to a climate crisis that’s escalating rapidly
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
‘Sticking plaster fixes’ such as geoengineering could have unwanted side effects
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning
Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future
Grazing and plant poaching are also factors leading to the rare Prince Albert vygie dwindling, researchers said
The Presidential Climate Commission’s new report says progress is not happening at the pace and scale required
Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term
Viruses and microorganisms hidden in thawing permafrost, AI and digital transformation, armed conflict and violence are among key shifts and signals of change
A cyclone, or a hurricane, can knock a small or at-risk country off its growth trajectory for years, if not decades
Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
Along with the Star Bottle, the company will be opening Green Zones across the country
The lengthy period of very high temperatures in November broke monthly records
Former COP president stresses the urgency of acting fast on climate change
The Earth is getting hotter and extreme weather events are becoming more common. It’s bad news for all aspects of our lives
Climate is seen and dealt with in large part from a masculine point of view and this must change
A study says extreme heat in North America, Europe and China in July were made more likely by human-driven climate change
The promise of a new climate economy requires tangible actions across key economic systems, some of which include targeted investments into sustainable water infrastructure
Scientist Guy Midgley calls for action on avoiding a climate disaster from an African perspective
Leaders meeting in Montreal for COP15 must deliberate in a spirit of co-operation for the sake of the planet’s future
Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations
Globally glaciers in World Heritage sites outside the polar ice sheets with areas less than 10km² may almost disappear
When parties meet to negotiate and evaluate progress on climate change, financing for loss and damage will be high on the agenda for developing countries
AI can improve weather predictions, improve carbon capture solutions, make transportation more efficient and less detrimental to the environment
No ‘credible pathway’ in place to limit warming to 1.5°C
The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
While their important contribution has been recognised, issues such as a lack of support and legal rights undermine their potential.
A United Nation report says it’s still possible to restrict warming to below 1.5°C, but this requires substantial, sector-wide effort immediately
The landmark case marks the first against environmental authorisation for gas power plant in South Africa
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report documents hundreds of species that are now extinct