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Heat and humidity is a lethal mix for SA’s small birds
The Green Guardian
/ 24 October 2025

Heat and humidity is a lethal mix for SA’s small birds

Scientists have warned that humidity, not just temperature, could determine which species survive in an era of escalating heatwaves

By Sheree Bega
SA municipalities get high-resolution data to tackle climate hazards
The Green Guardian
/ 6 October 2025

SA municipalities get high-resolution data to tackle climate hazards

Wits and Sanbi have launched fact sheets, helping local governments plan for a climate-stressed SA

By Sheree Bega
The little invasive beetle causing big problems for SA’s trees
Article
/ 22 May 2023

The little invasive beetle causing big problems for SA’s trees

The search for biological control agents is underway

By Gemma Gatticchi
Environmental education is in the syllabus but teaching it is a battle
Education
/ 21 January 2022

Environmental education is in the syllabus but teaching it is a battle

Institutions and nonprofits have stepped in to provide training, manuals and other support.

By Tunicia Phillips
‘Forgotten Five’ in need of rescuing
Article
/ 10 October 2019

‘Forgotten Five’ in need of rescuing

From pangolins to pythons, species are being threatened by poachers for lucrative markets. A Namibian tells of her bid to make a difference

By Eyaaz Matwadia
We’re killing off life, but there is hope
Article
/ 3 October 2019

We’re killing off life, but there is hope

Sipho Kings reports on the findings of a mega government report on the state of our plants and animals, and what’s being done to secure their future

By Sipho Kings
R6.5-billion lost to alien invaders
Article
/ 9 November 2018

R6.5-billion lost to alien invaders

In a world-first, South Africa has quantified the damage done by invasive species. Sipho Kings breaks down the new report

By Sipho Kings
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Article
/ 4 June 2010

Nearly one in four plants in SA is under threat

South Africa has become the first of the world’s mega-diverse countries to assess fully the status of its entire flora — a staggering 20 456 species.

By Sapa Afp and Phathisani Moyo

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