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  • FILE: Earth. Picture: Nasa

    Humans have 100 years left on Earth - Stephen Hawking

    A lot could happen in 100 years, and we’ve proven that we’re capable of discovering and developing many things within a century.

    1837 days ago
  • FILE: A polar bear in the Arctic near the North Pole. Picture: AFP

    Arctic thaw quickening threatens trillion-dollar costs – report

    The report by 90 scientists, including United States experts, urged governments with interests in the Arctic to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

    1852 days ago
  • ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies/Ed Roberts.

    Coral in Great Barrier Reef experiencing 'shocking' amounts of bleaching

    According to scientists, the phenomenon is directly linked to global warming

    1866 days ago
  • FILE: Capetonians soaking up some sun at Camps Bay beach. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Feel the heat: 2016 was hottest year on record

    Temperatures last year broke a 2015 record by almost 0.2C, according to EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

    1961 days ago
  • Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    [LISTEN] Climate change could leave SA tourism high & dry

    The South African tourism sector contributes more than R100 billion to the GDP every year, but climate change puts this at risk.

    1986 days ago
  • View of Collins Glacier in Antarctica

    Polar sea ice the size of India vanishes in record heat

    Antarctica’s expanding sea ice in many recent years has been a big theme for those who doubt global warming is man-made.

    1991 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com.

    [OPINION] Stop talking about climate action in Africa and do something

    The clean energy industry, which is closely related to the issue of climate-proof agriculture, offers much hope.

    1998 days ago
  • FILE: An undated handout photo shows a scientist assessing coral mortality on Zenith Reef in the Great Barrier Reef. Picture: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies/AFP

    Scientists record biggest ever coral die-off on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

    Scientists are concerned that rising sea temperatures caused by global warming magnifies the damage.

    1999 days ago
  • US president-elect Donald Trump. Picture: AFP.

    Trump keeping ‘open mind’ on pulling out of climate accord

    Trump told the NY Times that he thinks there is some connectivity between human activity & global warming.

    2005 days ago
  • FILE: US president-elect Donald Trump arrives on stage with his family to speak to supporters during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on 9 November, 2016.

    Trump fears push nations at Morocco talks to call climate action

    Trump has called man-made global warming a hoax and has said he will withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

    2010 days ago
  • Hot weather. Picture: Pixabay.com.

    [OPINION] World set for hottest year on record

    The World Meteorological Organization says global temperatures for January to September were 0.88°C above the long-term average.

    2013 days ago
  • Annual variation in world temperatures since the pre-industrial period.

    UN: 2016 likely the hottest on record

    Annual variations in world temperatures since the pre-industrial period.

    2013 days ago
  • FILE: US Secretary of State John Kerry (C) arrives at Ciampino International Airport, on 14 December, 2014, in Rome. Picture: AFP.

    US to push ahead on climate pact before Trump takes over: Kerry

    Kerry made the comments during a visit to New Zealand just before setting off to Marrakesh.

    2014 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    Trump win opens way for China to take climate leadership role

    Beijing is poised to cash in on the goodwill it could earn by taking on leadership in dealing with global warming.

    2017 days ago
  • Delegates attend the COP22 international climate conference on 9 November 2016 in Marrakesh. Picture: AFP.

    Leaders talk climate change at COP 22 summit

    The climate change conference is concentrating on how governments & business can collaborate to reduce carbon emissions.

    2017 days ago
  • FILE: A scene from the drought-stricken Free State.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    WMO: Last five years were hottest on record

    Man-made climate change has contributed to heat waves, floods and rising sea levels.

    2018 days ago
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    [LISTEN] Get a carpool going, it's Transport Month!

    Carpool Week kicks off on 3 October until 9 October and is set to encourage South Africans to rethink their travel choices and to raise awareness around the environmental benefits.

    2055 days ago
  • Global warming will disrupt food supplies, slow world economic growth and may already be causing irreversible damage to nature, according to a UN report due this week that will put pressure on governments to act. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Which places are experiencing the biggest temperature spikes?

    The first six months of 2016 were the hottest period ever recorded in history.

    2122 days ago
  • "FILE: People from different climate justice movements gather in Johannesburg in November 2015 to protest against rising global temperatures and the threat to the livelihood of the poor. Picture: AFP.

    3 pieces of good news about the fight against global warming

    Many countries, led by the two biggest emitters, China and the US, intend to ratify by the end of 2016.

    2128 days ago
  • Clouds. Picture: freeimages.com

    Global cloud patterns have changed, and we’re to blame

    Without those clouds over the tropics, there will be less reflection and the earth is liable to warm faster.

    2129 days ago
  • The progression of recorded temperatures for the month of June since 1880, measured against the average for the 20th century.

    Global temperatures hit new high

    Global temperatures hit new high

    2130 days ago
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