Since the industrial revolution began, fossil fuels have dominated our world systems. Oil, coal, and gas have shaped economies, geopolitics, infrastructure and of course, the climate. These fuels exacerbate global warming by contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, resulting in climate fluctuations and often leading to disasters where marginalized communities (the majority in the Global South) face the brunt of it.
Water is one of the most fundamental human rights. Yet, across the world, billions remain out of reach of access to clean and sufficient water. The documentary “Rivers at Risk—Water Crisis on Four Continents” uncovers the complex and devastating consequences of human activity on some of the world’s most vital water sources. But beyond environmental degradation lies something even more pressing—environmental injustice.
When it comes to global climate crises, Alaska inhabits a unique position on the frontlines. It is warming faster than any other US state (and faster than most regions in the world) to the tune of about three degrees per century since 1950.
Rooibos is more than tea. It is a legacy. It is a livelihood. In the Cederberg Mountains of semi-arid Western Cape, it's also a battleground for the climate. As the world heats up, this distinctively South African commodity grown only in the Cederberg area grows increasingly difficult to cultivate.
Imagine a climate change reality based on Murphy’s general law that anything that could go wrong will go wrong, and climate crises spiraled even further. What if dystopian science fiction is not just fiction, but a glimpse into a possible future? Picture a South Africa where Cape Town’s “Day-Zero” drought never ended, spreading across the country and turning water scarcity into the norm.
South African food is packed with rich flavours, made with vibrant colours and captivating aromas. As citizens of our multicultural country, we do not eat just to sustain ourselves but we indulge in the tastes of culture. The Bunny Chow, 7 colours, potjiekos, arguably the national favourite the shisanyama/braai.
Indonesia's large archipelago is home to the second highest marine biodiversity in the world. Still, beneath the surface a developing crisis threatening not only the livelihoods of coastal towns but also the very resilience of these waters to temperature variation lies buried.
The majority of Planet Earth is covered by oceans. Vast expanses of water that contain an ancient and delicately balanced ecosystem. Although rainforests are often described as the lungs of the planet, oceans absorb more carbon from our atmosphere, generate more oxygen, and provide a home to millions of marine animals, plants, and microscopic life. These systems, which are vital for the planet's future, are incredibly sensitive and are under increasing threat from global temperature increases as part of the climate crisis.
The Earth's climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, leading to a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. From devastating hurricanes and rampant wildfires to catastrophic floods, these events inflict significant damage on infrastructure, disrupt economic activities, and threaten human lives. Beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis, extreme weather events carry a substantial economic cost, impacting governments, businesses, and individuals in profound ways.
Assessing the Human, Economic, and Ecological Impacts of Wildfires in the City of Cape Town (2022-2025).
Special Report Written By Bhekisisa Mncube
This article focuses on the various impacts of wildfires on the human population, economy, and ecology of the Western Cape, particularly the City of Cape Town. It examines the measures to mitigate this escalating climate change crisis of Trumpian proportions.
The call for equal gender representation is not new, nor are the solutions proposed. However, the urgency of addressing gender inequality has intensified as the world grapples with rising temperatures and the escalating costs of climate change.
As we continuously battle with the severe effects of deforestation, such as unpredictable rains, heat waves, floods and many more in different parts of the world, what is actually happening on the ground?