Planetary Health
latest news & developments
UN report warns of synchronising of global crises
Viruses and microorganisms hidden in thawing permafrost, AI and digital transformation, armed conflict and violence are among key shifts and signals of change
China’s overfishing of Africa: The lure and the lies
Scientists and campaigners warn that factories in coastal villages are wreaking environmental and economic havoc.
From weed to fuel: Kenya’s fight against this SA invader could pay off handsomely
This invasive weed clogs our dam and rivers but in Kenya, it’s become the next big thing in renewable energy.
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When climate & health collide: SA’s policy doesn’t have the teeth — or the money
The health department is bracing itself for a perfect storm when climate change and our over-stretched health system collide. But is it doing enough?
‘Our god is stronger’ — can biodiverse Bijagós fend off evangelical threat?
For centuries, traditional religious practices have preserved the sacred forests of the Bijagós archipelago. Now missionaries are muscling in.