Tuesday Morning Spice
South Africa’s next electricity disaster has begun, meet the most powerful philanthropists in America, Rolex prepares to conclude its partnership with Formula 1, and DA calls for proactive approach to tackle KZN’s natural disasters.
Why Considering Climate Policies When You Vote Is Just As Important For The Health And Wealth Of SA
Free State stud farmer urges voters to scrutinise policies carefully and use our voting power to force parties to address the climate crisis.
Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years Did Some Serious Damage [Videos]
The biggest earthquake in Taiwan in at least 25 years managed to take nine lives on Wednesday and injure more than 900 people.
The Weather Up North Is Extreme Right Now – Tornado In Mpumalanga And Hailstorm In Gauteng [Video]
On Monday, parts of Johannesburg were ravaged by an extreme hailstorm while a tornado threatened residents in Standerton in Mpumalanga.
All The Footage Of The Wild Waves Hitting Coastal Towns Over The Weekend [Videos]
We’ve gathered all the top footage of the most extreme moments from the weekend so that you don’t have to wade through the tides of video clips yourself.
‘Hairdryer’ Winds: The Strange Weather Phenomenon Contributing To Worldwide Wildfires
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.
Chilling Images Show What The World’s Most Famous Attractions Will Look Like In 2050
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.
So How Hot Was 2022? La Niña Brought The Drama But Now We’re Bracing For Drier, Hotter El Niño Chaos
Yeah, we’re talking about the weather and it is actually fascinating.
Shocking Videos Show Spain Has Turned Into An Inferno
Two shocking videos reveal the devastating extent of wildfires in the country.
Incredible Footage Of Tourist Taking Cover From Massive Avalanche [Video]
Remarkably, the British tourist and his fellow trekkers came out unscathed after a massive avalanche raced over them from the mountains they were just about to climb.
They’ve Put A Date On The End Of Human Civilisation
A terrifying scenario analysis predicts that human civilisation will be coming to an end in the not-too-distant future.
Latest Footage Of Hurricane Florence Carnage [Videos]
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, people living on the Carolina coast were warned to prepare for “the storm of a lifetime”.
Radical Images From The Fire Engulfing Sir Lowry’s Pass And Gordon’s Bay
Some of the region was left without power yesterday as two substations were damaged in the fire that spread across Sir Lowry’s Pass. Here’s a closer look
BREAKING: Nepal Hit By Another Massive Earthquake
Terrible news coming out of Nepal this morning as another large earthquake has struck the already-ravaged country. This time it was a 7.3 magnitude quake.
Incredible Washington Mudslide Before And After Pictures
The small rural community of Arlington, Washington, has been almost completely destroyed, following a massive mudslide. The death toll has risen to 14 with many more citizens unaccounted for. The before and after pictures show just how devastating the landslide was.
Google’s New ‘Emergency Alerts’ Feature
Google has been saving up a tonne of creepy private information about you lately, which is unfortunate, but the company’s philanthropic arm just launched a new crisis response project to win back our hearts and personal data: emergency alerts on Google Maps.
Japan Will Offer 10 000 Free Visits To Tourists
If the thought of waiting until the 2015 Rugby World Cup to visit Japan is less appealing right now, consider going there sooner, and for free, courtesy of the country’s tourism agency. The Japan Tourism Agency has announced it will fund airfares for 10 000 foreign travelers in an attempt to help the country’s plummeting tourism levels recover in the face of nuclear disaster.
Tornado Twists The Heart Out Of US Midwest [PICS]
A chain of particularly violent storms ripped through the American Midwest on Sunday. Joplin, Missouri, has become iconic of the increasingly-depressing storm season blighting the US.
Mother Nature, Your Texas On Fire
For the last week, the whole state of Texas has been battling enormous wildfires which have scorched a million acres of earth. The Texas Fire Service has had to rope in firefighters from 34 states to assist with managing the fires. All they can do is concentrate on putting out the big ones first.