DA, Cope to join forces in protest against Motsoeneng: The DA’s Mabine Seabe says Hlaudi Motsoeneng should not be employed in any capacity at the SABC. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Details of arson attack at Rhodes University still unclear: The fire caused damage to electrical and communications lines in the section of the administration building. … [Read more...] about DA, Cope to join forces in protest against Motsoeneng
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Novel use of satellite data is helping Africa cope with natural disasters | The Conversation
Novel use of satellite data is helping Africa cope with natural disasters: Fields showing little signs of plant emergence at a late stage of the season, indicating a near total crop loss in Zimbabwe. Chris FunkWhen we were kids, watching the Earth from space was fun: weather satellite images were eye candy displayed on the evening news. Today the data from these satellites … [Read more...] about Novel use of satellite data is helping Africa cope with natural disasters | The Conversation
How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
The orange-breasted sunbird is endemic to South Africa's Karoo region. Marisa Estivill/ShutterstockSouthern Africa is noted for its wealth of biological diversity and for its high proportion of endemic species. These are species that are unique to a specific location and are found nowhere else in the world. Many of the region’s endemic species can be found in South … [Read more...] about How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
How one region is planning ahead to help farmers cope with climate change | The Conversation
The Western Cape in South Africa has mapped out a plan to help farmers cope with expected climate change threats to agriculture. ShutterstockIn South Africa’s Western Cape, agriculture plays an important role in the economy, job creation and socioeconomic development. But the sector is particularly vulnerable to a changing climate. There have thus been calls for urgent action … [Read more...] about How one region is planning ahead to help farmers cope with climate change | The Conversation
A sunshade to help southern Africa cope with climate change? | The Conversation
shutterstock This article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. Climate change is a global problem. But local actions are needed to reduce its impact. Specifically, southern African countries must consider what they can do to protect their interests in the face of growing threats to economies and welfare. So … [Read more...] about A sunshade to help southern Africa cope with climate change? | The Conversation
