South Africa’s green building upgrades are growing — but major cities still dominate. What’s driving the trend, and where are the gaps?
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@africa.theconversation.comSouth Africa’s green building upgrades are growing — but major cities still dominate. What’s driving the trend, and where are the gaps?
@africa.theconversation.comWhat washes up on Seychelles’ shores can reveal a lot about what’s happening far beyond its waters. 🌊
Researchers traced the origins of marine debris — with lessons for tackling ocean plastic.
@africa.theconversation.comAs African cities get hotter and drier, Windhoek offers lessons in designing for climate resilience — and embracing brown, not just green, urban spaces.
@africa.theconversation.comSpekboom is nutritious, water-wise and edible — yet it remains largely absent from South African plates. Why?
@africa.theconversation.comThree African wild dogs travelled more than 4,000km in search of mates — a remarkable journey that could help boost genetic diversity in this endangered species.
@africa.theconversation.comSacred springs are important sources of water and cultural meaning in South Africa. New research found microplastics in some spring water samples, highlighting a hidden threat to these valued sites.
@africa.theconversation.comWhy does access to water remain so unequal in South Africa? Researchers look beyond the law at the gaps between policy, infrastructure and delivery.
@africa.theconversation.comFrom drought to floods, a super El Niño could bring extreme weather to North Africa. What happens next?
@africa.theconversation.comDRC cobalt exports may contain unreported uranium — raising questions about the global nuclear risk.
This study estimates the scale of the threat. 👇
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@africa.theconversation.comWhat happens when pollution from a power station affects neighbouring communities and businesses? A South African court has put the spotlight on Eskom’s responsibility to clean up its environmental impact.
@africa.theconversation.comSouth Africa’s electricity pricing system is changing. But will the new rules make power more affordable and sustainable? A researcher examines what they could mean for consumers.
@africa.theconversation.comWhy can’t the world agree on how to tackle drought? Researchers unpack the global challenge — and what’s standing in the way of action.