Study reveals how the Hunga eruption affected the atmosphere
A new report by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), found the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption in the South Pacific on 15 January 2022, injected ~10% of water into…
Bigger chance a mega thrust 9.0 earthquake could strike in the next 50 years
There is no way of predicting the exact date of when the topical Cascadia Megathrust Earthquake will strike British Columbia. But researchers warned it could be catastrophic, with a magnitude…
Two tornadoes in Mpumalanga confirmed by the Weather Service
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) confirmed there were two tornadoes on New Year’s Day in Mpumalanga. They were reported across the eastern highveld of Mpumalanga – one just to…
Presidential Climate Commission has new Commissioners
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) announced the appointment of new commissioners, since its inception in 2020. The multi-stakeholder body advises on South Africa’s climate change response measures, as well as…
Day 12: Mop up underway in the Cedeberg
Mop up has begun in Cederberg, specifically at Remhoogte and Buffelshoek. Friday marks day 12 of a fire that has burnt an estimated 53 000 hectares. Cape Nature said in…
Climate Change falls over 20% behind top global concerns in 2025
A global consumer awareness survey conducted by IPSOS this year, in about 50 countries, found war and conflict dominate public worries (52%, followed by climate change (31%). Read more on…
Eventful New Year in parts of Europe
Netherlands A fire broke out at the top of Vondelkerk (Vondel Church), in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, destroying the upper section of a historic building. Germany Credit: Christian Charisius/dpa Germany’s…
Poaching of species widespread
The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions. Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting…
Inland depression expected to land in Mozambique by Saturday
Meteorologists have confirmed the slow arrival of an inland depression in Mozambique by Saturday. It is expected to develop further by next week, resulting in 200mm of heavy rains. This…
4 SA young scientists granted the World Innovative Science Award
Four young South African scientists won both gold and silver awards at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO), in Bali, Indonesia. The event, organised annually by the Indonesia Scientific…