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South Africa braces for scorching year as powerful El Niño takes hold

Johannesburg – South Africa could be heading for an exceptionally hot period as a strengthening El Niño climate pattern... Read more

1 Sep

World

Australia sweats through hottest 12 months on record: official data

Sydney – Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a weather official said Thursday, a... Read more

3 Apr, 2025

Countries

Mayor Hill-Lewis excited to host Prince of Wales in Cape Town for Earthshot Prize

Cape Town – Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed pride and excitement as the city prepares to host the... Read more

4 Oct, 2024

Companies

Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Joseph Ogutu, University of Hohenheim The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is... Read more

3 Oct, 2024

World

Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change – UN

Abidjan – Africa faces a disproportionate burden from climate change and the costs of adapting, the World Meteorological Organisation... Read more

2 Sep, 2024

World

Typhoon Gaemi weakens as it leaves Taiwan for China

Taiwan — Typhoon Gaemi passed through Taiwan overnight and was headed towards eastern China on Thursday, leaving two dead... Read more

25 Jul, 2024

Countries

Western Cape, KZN highlight climate crisis, Ramaphosa warns

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deepening impact of climate change in the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu... Read more

15 Jul, 2024

Countries

Congo hosts African reforestation summit

Congo – The Republic of Congo hosted an African summit on Friday on replacing and planting trees to combat... Read more

5 Jul, 2024

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Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters

Greece – Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under... Read more

1 Jul, 2024

World

Five dead, dozens hurt in southeastern Turkey wildfire

Turkey – Five people died and dozens were hurt when a huge wildfire swept through several villages in mainly... Read more

21 Jun, 2024