Winter solstice: 21 June 2023
The Winter Solstice is on the 21st of June 2023, according to Fox Weather. “The Winter solstice (21 June 2023) which takes place today, Wednesday (16:57), is an astronomical phenomenon…
Spotlight on giraffes
The Climate Action Network is one of several organizations calling for richer nations with deep pockets, to help developing countries to mitigate effects of climate change. Taller global individuals (2,460…
National Geographic announces Wayfinder winners
National Geographic’s chief explorer engagement officer, Alexander Moen, recently announced 15 recipients of the 2023 Wayfinder awards. South African free diver and conservation filmmaker, Shamier Mahomet, is among a wide…
Media Statement : Climate Fund approves grant to support water investment in SADC
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a grant to support preparations for a regional climate-resilient water investment programme in the Southern AfricAN Development Community (SADC). Funding from the GCF Project…
Global climate target exceeded in June?
Global mean temperature exceeded the 1.5 degrees threshold during the first days of June. Monitoring how often and for how long these breaches occur is more important than ever, if…
Another cold front approaching the Cape.
A series of cold fronts are expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape spreading to the Eastern Cape. According to Fox Weather, daytime temperatures are expected to drop significantly…
Statement : City of Cape Town
The SA Weather Service has issued an advisory for level 5 damaging winds for today, which can potentially cause damage to formal and informal housing structures, electrical and communication infrastructure…
Global underground water
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Energy experts take stock of renewable energy to grid
About 93357 Megawatts are planned for installation, exceeding the contracted amount of 66507 Megawatts to supply the grid by 2028. This according to Ronald Marais, who spoke to media and…