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WATCH: Swiss village buried in glacier collapse as global warming melts the Alps
A glacier collapse has buried the village of Blatten, revealing the alarming reality of climate change.
eThekwini Municipality allocates R10 million for urgent repairs at Durban landfill sites
With R10 million allocated for urgent repairs, eThekwini Municipality aims to tackle storm damage at Bisasar Road and Buffelsdraai landfill sites, addressing critical infrastructure issues and environmental concerns for local residents.
Tshwane cemeteries face rising vandalism: Committee calls for enhanced security measures
The Section 79 Environment and Agricultural Management Oversight Committee has raised alarms over increasing vandalism at City of Tshwane cemeteries, urging the installation of surveillance systems and addressing the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
New poisoning tactics threaten South Africa's endangered vultures
South Africa faces a dire threat to its endangered wildlife as over 220 vultures fall victim to two horrific mass poisoning incidents. Conservationists warn that these events signal a coordinated poaching tactic, jeopardising fragile vulture populations and the ecological balance.
New poisoning tactics threaten South Africa's endangered vultures
South Africa faces a dire threat to its endangered wildlife as over 220 vultures fall victim to two horrific mass poisoning incidents. Conservationists warn that these events signal a coordinated poaching tactic, jeopardising fragile vulture populations and the ecological balance.
Sir David Attenborough turns 99 and urges the world to save our oceans
On the eve of his 99th birthday, Sir David Attenborough launches 'Ocean,' a powerful documentary that calls for urgent action to protect our seas and combat climate change.
Lungs of the Earth struggle amid drought, fires and warming
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere surged by a record 3. 75 parts per million in 2024 — the fastest annual rise in recorded history. While emissions from fossil fuels reached new highs, scientists believe the spike was primarily driven by the failure of natural carbon sinks like rainforests and soils to absorb emissions. Drought, heat, and wildfires — intensified by the El Niño climate pattern — severely disrupted ecosystems in the Amazon and central Africa, possibly turning once-reliable absorbers of carbon into sources of pollution. As global temperatures rise, scientists fear we may be nearing a climate tipping point where nature’s ability to buffer human emissions collapses.
Laezonia residents receive swift road repair assistance after heavy rainfall
Residents of Laezonia faced significant road damage due to heavy rainfall, prompting a rapid response from local authorities and community members to restore accessibility and safety.
Hyacinth at Hartbeespoort Dam signals the slow death of our environment
The water hyacinth infestation at Hartbeespoort Dam is transforming a once-vibrant ecosystem into a stagnant swamp, signalling a dire environmental crisis that threatens local wildlife and communities