Stopping offshore explorations ‘at forefront of stopping climate change’
The need to stop offshore explorations is at the forefront of stopping climate change, said prof Guy Midgley, acting...
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Native trees planted on Coetzenburg Mountain to fight against climate change
Bergkaree, Cape Ash, Forest Alder and Bladdernut trees were among the indigenous trees planted by volunteers in the Coetzenburg...
Getting to know South Africa’s eco warrior
Prof Guy Midgley, an internationally renowned climate scientist, is seen as one of the leading voices on climate change...
Climate change is linked to serious human rights violations – SU professor
“The history of climate change is also a history of capitalism, colonialism and apartheid, of which all have been...
Climate change is here, and affecting our health – SU researcher
Climate change is a problem that is no longer in the future, but with us. This is according to...
Why we are catching whales for conservation
There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Time to ‘think differently’ about climate change – SU researcher
In order to combat climate change, it is important to think differently and consider Africa’s past, present and future....
Five SU researchers nominated for ‘Science Oscars’
Five researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been selected to represent the university at the annual National Science and...
SU opens up dialogue on climate change
Young people are willing to get involved in combating climate change, but do not know where to direct their...