‘We are living in the danger zone’
In 2020, a large plastic sack in the ocean became entangled on her flipper causing part of it to rot away
An international agreement signed in 1987 resulted in the global phasing out of ozone-depleting gases
Excessive rainfall last month has caused untreated toxic water from old gold mines to decant into waterways on the West Rand
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There are a myriad causes – human and natural – for the crisis plaguing the country
Covid lockdowns only applied to humans, while these five invasive species took advantage of the lack of activity to spread their wings
Utility beefs up security at power plants to prevent more damage as collusion cases are exposed
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Tiny bugs – water hyacinth planthoppers – have reduced the coverage of an invasive superweed to below 5%
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2022 was a clear indication that the worst is yet to come for the embattled power utility and South Africans
For more than 30 years, Cora Bailey has dedicated her life’s work to helping poverty-stricken people and their pets in the west of Joburg
The country needs to make this transition work, or risk losing up to 50% of its export value
Climate funding shortfalls are exacerbating hardships faced by Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States
City Power and Eskom identify hardest-hit areas by the floods which have caused widespread and escalating damage to power infrastructure
Eskom is taking on the national regulator over a 33% price hike, while its head jumps ship
The two countries are forging a relationship to help each other with renewable energy challenges
With pressure on the government to shift to clean energy, employees worry about their future
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Residents living near coal mines in Mpumalanga say they feel left out of the just energy transition
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Lapalala Wilderness School teaches children in Limpopo about biodiversity and how to take care of the environment
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The interplay between climate change and the spread of pathogens means health systems must be ready for future crises and ensure equitable access to treatment
Anglo says any liability for lead contamination in Zambian district ‘rests elsewhere’
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While COP27 saw some major milestones achieved, there were also worrying breaches in commitments to tackle the real sources of climate change
Hard work and passion paid off for Rifumo Mathebula, an environmental educator, filmmaker and photojournalist
Even without water restrictions, it simply doesn’t make sense to keep flushing drinkable water down the toilet
Refining wheat, maize and rice removes their nutritional value, which contributes to preventable diseases such as strokes, diabetes and obesity
They argue that the international wildlife treaty is undermining sustainable use of species in the region such as elephants.
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Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions
After 60 years of air pollution by oil refineries, it will take Wentworth residents at least two generations to reverse epigenetic changes.
Déjà vu inside the closed door corridors of Sharm El Sheik
Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos
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Workers at coal-fired power stations in Mpumalanga remain concerned despite assurances that the transition will be just
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Developing nations are calling for the countries most responsible for climate change to pay for loss and damage
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Finance for loss and damage are crucial if low emitting countries are to survive climate shocks