10 Critically Endangered Birds
Here is a list of at least 10 Critically Endangered Birds, presented by Dr Alan Lee, BirdLife South Africa, at a Conservation Conversations (30 September 2025). 1. Tristan Albatross2. Leach’s…
Greater Knysna declared a local disaster area
Greater Knysna was declared a local disaster area. The town made this latest Council decision public, on Friday afternoon, after a maximum of about 50mm of rainfall on Thursday evening…
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…
Sharks, rays, chimaeras further threatened by deep-sea mining
This article was written by the University of Hawaiʻi. A new study published in Current Biology by oceanographers from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, revealed habitats of thirty species…
It’s all systems go with contingency plans during and after maintenance of water systems in Joburg
The City of Johannesburg, has committed to contingency plans to reduce the impact of tomorrow’s maintenance on users. Speaking to media on Monday at lunchtime, Dada Morero, the Mayor, said…
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…
Rare Lizard spotted after a 50-year absence in the wild
A rare Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard, was spotted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and its partners, in Banhine National Park, Southern Mozambique, in December 2025, after a 50-year absence in…
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…