Climate change
Climate change
Climate change
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Scientists confirm climate change drove deadly Himalayan flood disaster
Scientists confirm climate change drove last month’s deadly glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border that killed more than 1 400 people.
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Why controlled burns could save your home from wildfire disaster
Planned fires in natural areas may seem risky but experts say they are vital to protect South African communities from devastating wildfires.
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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1 000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
Death toll from Himalayan glacial floods crosses 1 000 with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels.
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El Niño: Western Cape outlines summer disaster readiness
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has outlined the province’s El Niño summer readiness plan.
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Western Cape braces for eight-month fire season as severe El Niño looms
Western Cape’s fire season doubles to eight months as province prepares for one of history’s most severe El Niño events.
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Record-breaking El Niño threatens extreme weather worldwide
This year’s El Niño could be the strongest on record, threatening extreme weather globally and making 2027 potentially the hottest year ever.
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Record July heat affects regions home to 900 million people
Some 900 million people experienced record July heat in 2026 as temperature records fell across Africa, Central America and Europe.
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European drought exposes mammoth bones as major rivers hit record lows
Europe’s historic drought pushes Danube and Rhine to record lows, exposing ancient mammoth bones whilst stranding boats and disrupting power generation.
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England and Wales record driest July in history
England and Wales experienced their driest July on record with exceptional warmth and unprecedented sunshine, sparking concerns over water supplies and agriculture.
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UN agency warns strong El Niño will bring extreme weather worldwide
The world should prepare for extreme weather events as a strong El Niño is set to develop rapidly over the coming months, the United Nations’ weather and climate agency said…
