Temperature Extremes

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Sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine will affect exports and the price of fertiliser, as well as higher feed costs for livestock and poultry, will put a damper on the season. (Guillem Sartorio/AFP)

South Africa breaking more temperature records than expected

The country’s climate is becoming ‘more extreme’ as temperature records are broken

Sheree Bega

Dangers: A fisherman on the Niger River. Fishing, like many other livelihoods and activities, is under threat from the changes brought about by the climate crisis. Photo: Michele Cattani/AFP/Getty Images

Animals dying to ‘beat the heat’

Scientists can forecast how vulnerable species are to climate change using the right tools

Sheree Bega