Explainer: unpacking the issues around fracking in South Africa
South Africa has been considering shale gas development in the Karoo region. The gas, will be expensive to explore and extract, will be used as part of the country's energy mix.
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Gliders are helping unlock the secrets of the Agulhas current
The Agulhas Current is important to South Africa for a variety of reasons. Studying how it impacts the coast has been difficult using traditional methods. But gliders are changing that.
Why it’s time Africa features in global plans to manage air pollution
Africa has largely been ignored when it comes to official global air quality programmes. Yet low-income countries like many of those in Africa are particularly affected by air pollution.
Why managing ocean acidification is crucial for South Africa
South Africa has the opportunity to benefit from its ocean economy. But to do that, the country needs to put better policies in place to counter ocean acidification.
Why African countries need to make plans to cope with rising temperatures
Africa must find ways of dealing with extreme heatwaves or suffer a range of health problems, including fatalities.
The three culprits behind South Africa’s weird weather patterns
South Africa has been experiencing odd weather patterns during the month of November. It can be attributed to three culprits.
Climate models could have predicted drop in Lake Kariba’s water levels
The upcoming El Niño event may see an even bigger drop in the water level of Lake Kariba. This will have terrible consequences for the people using the river.
Why South Africa needs better laws for stem cell research and therapy
South Africa may have legislation broadly guiding stem cell research and treatment, but these laws must be updated and clarified for it to be effective.
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