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As UAE COP28 agenda raises scepticism, African scientists call for end to new fossil fuel exploration scramble

CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE

As UAE COP28 agenda raises scepticism, African scientists call for end to new fossil fuel exploration scramble

By Onke Ngcuka

November breaks heat records in SA — a clear reminder of what’s to come in a warming world

HOTTEST YEAR IN HISTORY

November breaks heat records in SA — a clear reminder of what’s to come in a warming world

By Julia Evans

Thought for 2024 and beyond — think, again

TUESDAY EDITORIAL

Thought for 2024 and beyond — think, again

By Mark Heywood

Johannesburg needs to clean its air to save lives, says report

POLLUTION

Johannesburg needs to clean its air to save lives, says report

By Onke Ngcuka

We need nature for climate action – and climate action for the future of nature

REFORESTATION OP-ED

We need nature for climate action – and climate action for the future of nature

By Hailemariam Desalegn and Thomas Crowther

New UN report (once again) warns that the world is well behind emission targets

BROKEN RECORD

New UN report (once again) warns that the world is well behind emission targets

By Julia Evans

To save the world, the global financial system will have to change

FINANCE SECTOR DIALOGUE OP-ED

To save the world, the global financial system will have to change

By Mark Swilling

Sasol AGM cancelled after climate activists protest

DISCONTENT VOICED

Sasol AGM cancelled after climate activists protest

By Julia Evans

From hardier goats to flood resilience — how climate finance helps communities adapt to environmental hardship

ADAPTATION IN ACTION

From hardier goats to flood resilience — how climate finance helps communities adapt to environmental hardship

By Julia Evans

‘Devastating’ death of dozens of migrating birds across SA points to coming climate change havoc — experts

WEATHER WHIPLASH

‘Devastating’ death of dozens of migrating birds across SA points to coming climate change havoc — experts

By Julia Evans

Big shortfall in climate funding needed by developing countries is ‘hugely worrying’ – UNEP

ADAPTATION FINANCE

Big shortfall in climate funding needed by developing countries is ‘hugely worrying’ – UNEP

By Julia Evans

A ‘tiny patch of untouched forest’ in Lagos might be the key to conservation

UNSUNG HEROES

A ‘tiny patch of untouched forest’ in Lagos might be the key to conservation

By Julia Evans

Spring comes unsprung: Weather in SA swings from sweltering hot to bitterly cold

WHAT’S WITH THE WEATHER?

Spring comes unsprung: Weather in SA swings from sweltering hot to bitterly cold

By Julia Evans

More than 15,000 excess deaths feared if SA further deviates from plan to shut coal-fired power plants – study

HUMAN COST

More than 15,000 excess deaths feared if SA further deviates from plan to shut coal-fired power plants – study

By Julia Evans

World Rugby scores points in move towards sustainability, despite controversial World Cup sponsor

RWC 2023

World Rugby scores points in move towards sustainability, despite controversial World Cup sponsor

By Julia Evans

There are good reasons for recycling that old vape or iPhone lying in your drawer

E-WASTE SOLUTIONS

There are good reasons for recycling that old vape or iPhone lying in your drawer

By Julia Evans

‘It will never be the same’ — life after climate displacement, and why we need to prepare communities

AFTER THE FACT

‘It will never be the same’ — life after climate displacement, and why we need to prepare communities

By Julia Evans

‘Environment minister’ ties the knot with her ‘one true love, Big Oil’

TILL DEATH DO US PART

‘Environment minister’ ties the knot with her ‘one true love, Big Oil’

By Kristin Engel

Government must urgently step up commitment to climate action in this Season of Creation

FROM DOMINION TO DESTRUCTION OP-ED

Government must urgently step up commitment to climate action in this Season of Creation

By Gabriel Manyangadze and Francesca de Gasparis

Closing the gates of hell – protesting against the fossil fuel industry is everybody’s business

TUESDAY EDITORIAL

Closing the gates of hell – protesting against the fossil fuel industry is everybody’s business

By Mark Heywood

Otsile Nkadimeng – Young activist bridging the gap between a laggard state and setting SA's climate change agenda

THE ACTIONISTS

Otsile Nkadimeng – Young activist bridging the gap between a laggard state and setting SA's climate change agenda

By Thom Pierce