A historic UN deal to restore degraded forest ecosystems in southeastern DRC is being torn apart by mining companies
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
CapeNature says 650 species and more than 1.2 million harvested wild plants have been seized in the past four years
The ban on drones and remote-controlled boats is viewed as a win for marine conservation efforts by the environment department
Viruses and microorganisms hidden in thawing permafrost, AI and digital transformation, armed conflict and violence are among key shifts and signals of change
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but that will require finance and partnerships
The suspects were attempting to sell lions illegally when they were arrested
Chief executive Dan Marokane says coal is important for the country to drive industrialisation
South Africa must exit pesticide treadmill, civil society groups say
The city could enter into a public private partnership for the development of a new desalination plant that forms part of its water security strategy
Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport
The electricity and energy minister warned that the debt prevents the power utility from investing in infrastructure
Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling
Outgoing minister accused of placing fishing industry interests above the survival of penguins
Dinokeng is the only residential Big Five game reserve in the world within the boundaries of a metro
The reserve connects the Maluti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area to southern grazing lands. Conservationists hope there will soon be a continuous protected area
The water utility is carrying out the 39-day work to restore old pipes
Most foreign drink bottles are dumped from ships, but loose lids drift from South East Asia
Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus
Exposure to heavy metals is associated with various biological risks such as damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive system and nervous system
A cyclone, or a hurricane, can knock a small or at-risk country off its growth trajectory for years, if not decades
Eskom is a political entity and not a private company, which is why it has been unable to truly hold non-paying customers accountable
The findings have implications for climate change
Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods
There is growing evidence that termites have a substantial but still poorly understood role in the carbon cycle
The regulation of supply chains aims to deter child and labour violations, as well as pollution, deforestation and damage to ecosystems
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
Wind speeds of 225km/h to 265km/h occurred in the tornado’s path
Researchers believe Musankwa sanyatiensis was bipedal and had a long neck
The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered
The animals, formerly owned by rhino breeder John Hume, are expected to significantly boost biodiversity in their new home
Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries