In the first continent-wide examination of the far-reaching impacts of air pollution in Africa, the international team found ... M.D., who led the project with U.N. Environment Programme Chief ...

Pollution in many regions and Africa most especially, leads to complex issues that go beyond environmental concerns, ...

But where does air pollution fit in? While infectious diseases remain a major concern in Africa, cardiovascular disease cases are increasing, especially in urban areas. Between 1990 and 2019 ...

The newly enacted legislation reflects South Africa's dedication to safeguarding its extensive coastline, which stretches ...

A 2022 satellite photo shows a shimmering trail of dried, chemically-enriched mud left behind by a torrent of wastewater that ...

South Africa is taking no prisoners as fines for ocean polluters are hiked up from R500k to R10 million with new law.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill which provides for stronger measures to better protect our oceans from ...

The validation was at aimed finalising a comprehensive environmental quality framework that aligns with emerging issues and ...

Africa, South and North America, and Europe. Heat domes intensify unhealthy air pollution from vehicles, industry, wildfires and dust storms. When a heat wave gripped New Delhi, India, last summer ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...