Climate Resilience in SA
About 1 million South Africans could plunge into poverty by 2030, if the country fails to create and implement effective strategies to adapt to climate change.This is according to a…
Korea signs contribution agreement to the GCF
The Republic of Korea has affirmed its commitment to climate action by signing its Contribution Agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). At the GCF headquarters in Songdo, Deputy Minister…
More weather events leave global residents stunned
A hydrometer gap report has concluded that Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are experiencing devastating impacts from increasing extreme weather, water and climate-related events. The…
“Water scarcity and climate resilience in Nelson Mandela Bay”
It is raining in Gqeberha, and the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has predicted 30% of rain this weekend.Despite this, the City continues to experience water disruptions due to the…
The Solmixbag dissolves during the cement mixing process
Mondi has launched a Solmixbag. SolmixBag is a one-ply paper bag made from 100% kraft paper. All it does, is basically transport dry cement, then it disintegrates during the mixing…
Growth in electric car sales
A new record was set for fully-electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, in 2023. About 931 new fully electric vehicles were sold. This is an 85% increase from about 592…
Challenges delay projects
Despite strides made to secure wind energy as a solution to power up South Africa, many challenges lie ahead. 31, 264 Megawatts (MW) of wind projects are expected to come…
South Africa beats Europe at plastics recycling, but also is a top 20 ocean polluter. Really?
Written by Harro von Blottnitz, Takunda Chitaka, Clare Rodseth: Environmental & Process Systems Engineering Research Group, University of Cape Town Recently released industry figures claim that South Africa recovers 43,7%…
Mangroves on the brink
About 50% of mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse (classified as either Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered). A study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) back…
Eni to protect Great Limpopo forests
Global energy company Eni (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi) or National Hydrocarbons, has launched a program to protect forests in 4 of Mozambique’s Provinces. Speaking about the project, Eni said in a…