Cattle farmers will either have to provide protection for their animals, or shift to more resilient breeds or to other livestock
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Birds living in hot, humid climates have evolved to handle larger spikes in body temperature
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Unless urgent action is taken, South Africa will suffer enormous socioeconomic and ecological harm from climate change in the next 50 years
South Africa’s urban areas are urban heat islands and heat waves will intensify the distress
There’s still there hope that COP26 will deliver a powerful pact for action
Changes in agriculture will affect blue cranes and heat stress will harm Cape rockjumpers that are already found at higher altitudes
Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible