Red Alert: State of Climate Report
The year 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record, hotter than 2023, which smashed all previous records. This is according to a recent update of the…
UN Climate Change 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge
The UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Enterprise Neurosystem are pleased to announce Dr Letetia Addison of Trinidad and Tobago, as the Grand Prize winner of the…
€200,000 for DLABs in Nkangala
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have contributed about €200,000, aimed at expanding DBSA’s Development Labs Programme (DLABs) to support South Africa’s Just…
Royalty out in support of conservation and climate change
William, The Prince of Wales, was in Cape Town this week, for Earthshot Awards. Finalists are global innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and advocates addressing climate and environmental challenges. Speaking about…
More floods in parts of Spain
The City Cadaqués, Girona (Spain), situated about 170,2 km from the capital Barcelona, is flooded, since Friday. Dozens of cars (about 30) were swept away too, similar to the City…
The Lancet urges divestment from fossil fuels to save lives
(First published by WHO) A recently released report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a stark escalation in climate-related health threats, with 10 of 15 indicators tracking health threats…
More Renewable projects licensed
The Energy Regulator (NERSA) has published decisions made at its October 29, meeting. Charles Hlebela, Head of Communications at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), said the five…
Africa’s electric railway system connecting 2 cities
Between 50% and 80% of South Africa’s rail lines are electrified and different voltages are used for different types of trains.Similarly, Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, and Tunisia, have functional electric trains.…
City of Tshwane on carbon emissions
The City of Tshwane marked its 10th year as a member of C40 on Wednesday.This is a group of cities that work together to address climate change. Nasiphi Moya, Executive…
Was there a tornado in Ermelo, Mpumalanga?
Strong wind and what residents are calling a “tornado” in Ermelo, left parts of the area damaged, on Wednesday afternoon. There are uprooted trees, damaged roofs, torn carports, downed power…