Environmental degradation affects ecosystems, air quality, water resources, and biodiversity. Its impacts are not felt equally by all segments of society. As the environmental justice movement grows, rights-based approaches to use of natural resources and the environment are making their way into legal reforms. 

Lately, I've been reflecting on the challenges facing South Africa’s mining industry. It’s a sector that's always been close to my heart, but it’s hard to ignore the tough times it’s been going through. From fluctuating commodity prices to the rising demands for environmental responsibility, things are definitely changing.

Droughts in the prairies are just one of many important effects of climate change that Canada will undoubtedly experience. High latitude nations like Canada are anticipated to be most affected by global warming, including an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

According to some academics, South Africa is a climate change hotspot and is already experiencing the disastrous effects of ongoing climate change.

Indonesia has a difficult dilemma as a result of climate change. The advantages of proactive mitigation measures offset the costs of inaction, all the while having an impact on international trade.

Climate Change is a pressing global issue, driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting from human activities. This demands urgent action without fundamentally altering how we generate and utilize energy, and safeguarding the environment.

With references to the discussions between the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the adoption of renewable energy sources is presented as a fair and just transition for the South African (SA) population and the globe at large to combat the effects of climate change.

Climate change remains one of the most urgent global issues, impacting ecosystems, economies, and communities alike. In recent years, there have been significant strides in climate change sustainability, fueled by both international collaboration and grassroots initiatives.

The fashion industry ranks among the largest polluters in the world. Its impact on the environment begins with the extraction of raw materials, extends through the production and transportation of garments, and concludes with waste management and disposal. 

We all rely on groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and daily use, often taking its purity for granted. But what if the groundwater sources that have sustained our communities are now revealing troubling signs of contamination?