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Ocean sediments in South Africa provide evidence of climate variation going back 270,000 years. Rogan Ward/ReutersClimate change projections suggest that droughts will intensify in most parts of South Africa by the end of the 21st century. This is due to reduced precipitation and the loss of water through the combination of evaporation and plant transpiration. The majority of … [Read more...] about Marine sediments unlock secrets about climate change in South Africa | The Conversation