The managing director of Working on Fire said that 2023 was “the year of the planet burning, both figuratively and literally”.
“If we can document climate change so creatively, we should be assured of our ability to tackle it too”.
While it is true that in the summer of 2016, a terrifying disease clawed its way out of the previously frozen ground, sending chills across the globe as the media rang the alarm over ‘zombie viruses’ coming from melting permafrost, this seems to be less of a concern to scientists watching the world warm.
The scientists expressed their alarm and fear for reaching this dire crossroads, warning that the climate crisis could threaten the lives of up to six billion people this century.
What happened to the Bering Sea’s snow crabs?
It is clear that this year has been our wettest in the last 10 years, but the Heritage Day weekend alone saw more rainfall than anything before in the province’s recent history.
While some argue that the planetary boundaries concept oversimplifies complex global systems, it’s a needed reminder of our impact on the Earth and the need to change the way we do things.
Scientists suggest that air pollution may also trigger inflammation in the brain, disrupt serotonin levels and interfere with stress response pathways.
Perhaps their movement is another clue that climate change is not just a fear-mongering myth, but an actual thing. When the meanest guy in your hood moves somewhere else, something’s definitely up.
Amidst the commotion, cries of “we’re non-violent” echoed from the protestors and the moment devolved into a confusing mess.
Similar to what we Capetonians call a bergwind, these terrifying underrated gusts have been linked to the increase of erratic wildfires as well as the collapse of ice shelves.
In the wake of the tragedy, Maui’s residents are grappling with the immense loss and the rebuilding process. While questions remain about the timeline for recovery and reconstruction, the resolute spirit of the community remains unbroken.
As the IQAir live city pollution ranking was released on Friday, Joburg came in at 26th (out of 100) cities on the worst air quality ranking, with an AQI of 72.
Amidst these harrowing scenes, a resounding call to take action over climate change echoes louder than ever.
Laurika Rauch’s favourite beach is predicted to lose close to 112 metres of shoreline by 2100 as climate change begins its slow drowning of worldwide coastal areas.
Move over, Mulan, there’s a new Disney princess here to save the day.
Images predicting how 10 popular tourist destinations around the world could be hit by the climate crisis in just a matter of years are haunting and bleak.
It looks like the word ‘unprecedented’ is here to stay, and this time it is in reference to the climate crisis.
“This is not a milestone we should be celebrating, it’s a death sentence for people and ecosystems.”
Besides our own firefighters working on the embers and flames, hundreds of other international firefighters are also in the area helping overwhelmed Canadians with the complex task of controlling the, frankly, uncontrolled blazes.
A meeting that could change the way global finance is done has kicked off in France.
Deep wafts of wildfire smoke in Canada have been drifting around the region, swallowing whole cities in a thick, yellow haze like something from an apocalypse movie.
Veteran Durban climate change researcher Professor Debra Roberts has been named among four experts nominated to lead the world’s top scientific advisory panel.
We’re searching for the light wherever we can.
They almost came for our pools, they should go for the yachts, and now they’re cracking down on our dishes.
Things on Earth are heating up. Just the way the aliens like it.
Maybe if Jeff Bezos had a smaller boat, little Tommy down the street wouldn’t have to be made to feel like a rich drol because his dad put in a pool.
By the sounds of it, the UK is prepping citizens for anything from AI overlords to nukes and hurricanes.
Yeah, we’re talking about the weather and it is actually fascinating.
The Guardian has just called out the rich of Cape Town and beyond for their lush swimming pools, well-watered gardens, and clean cars.