2014 the warmest in 134 years

2014 the warmest in 134 years

Jan 19, 2015

The year 2014 ranks as Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists. The 10 warmest years in the instrumental record, with the exception of 1998, have now occurred since 2000. This trend continues a long-term warming of the planet.

NASA codeathon tackles climate

NASA codeathon tackles climate

Mar 20, 2014

NASA and space agencies around the world are preparing for the third annual International Space Apps Challenge on 12 and 13 April. Participants will develop mobile applications, software, hardware, data visualisation and platform solutions that could contribute to...

Wits scientists cast light on climate change

Feb 25, 2014

Wits University scientists have published papers that cast new light on perceived climate changes in southern Africa. They demonstrate that, despite predictions, tropical storms are not increasing in number. However, they are shifting, and South Africa could be at...

Business to assess climate change risk

Apr 10, 2013

Companies listed on the JSE are required to provide integrated financial, social and environmental reporting.  The JSE is the first stock exchange globally that requires an integrated report as part of the listing requirements.  Lois Guthrie, executive director of the...

Join the climate change debate

Feb 12, 2013

South Africa has committed to a low-carbon economy, and companies are invited to join the debate around the National Climate Change Response White Paper. On 26 February, Champions of the Environment Foundation in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business...