We’re already seeing the impacts of weather extremes on key parts of our lives, from the food we eat to the roads we use and our health.
- Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
Local communities need to be warned more clearly and effectively if there is a threat of a storm surge and of coastal flooding.
Coastlines need to be recognised as dynamic, shifting environments rather than as environments that need to be controlled and managed.
Pour que la neige se forme, deux conditions météorologiques distinctes sont nécessaires : des températures froides et un air humide. Le Sahara les remplit.
Mountain systems are sensitive to climate change. Loss of snow and ice sets off effects which have wide ranging consequences.
Researchers have a number of responsibilities when embarking on their work - not least of all to the participants.
In order for snow to form, two distinctive weather properties are needed: cold temperatures and moist air. The Sahara can tick these boxes.
Cape Town’s draft strategy on water supply is out for comment, but important elements are missing from it.
There are many reasons to be careful when there’s a big storm. But there are also ways you can protect yourself to avoid lightning.
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