Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this
Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations
Waste is often ignored … why it’s crucial in curbing emissions
Small modular nuclear reactors can help South Africa transition to a low-carbon economy
African leaders are taking the initiative in developing strategies for coping with it, including its effect on the continent’s water security and sanitation
No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture
Chief executives have begun to recognise the importance of sustainability, but we urgently need climate science-aligned policies that provide a new framework for business
Will China’s end of coal finance be the final nail in the coffin for MMESZ?
Calls intensify to focus on helping high-risk communities adjust to climate change
Wars and pandemics have managed to reduce global emissions in the past but delegates to COP 26 in Scotland will need to find other solutions
The treasury said it will be better for South Africa’s domestic carbon pricing to increase significantly because this will open the door for negotiations with the European Union when the new carbon border adjusted mechanism takes effect in 2026
The chance of temperatures in the Pacific Northwest region coming close to 50°C has increased at least 150-fold since the end of the 19th century
Global health bodies say climate mitigation efforts should be closely aligned to the health consequences of air pollution and the benefits of reductions
Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain
Mines turn to solar power because of Eskom’s unreliable coal-generated electricity supply
Hague court orders oil giant to cut its carbon emissions including those of its suppliers and users by 45% by 2030
The ambitious targets are not set in stone until they are deposited at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year, while legislative processes vary between countries that have stated their mitigation