Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. The day is meant to raise awareness about issues like pollution, deforestation, and global warming.
The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In our Planet”.
We’ve recently seen the devasting impact of climate change in South Africa. Last week, KwaZulu-Natal and part of the Eastern Cape was hit by devastating floods and heavy rains. Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said that climate change played a big part in the floods. Flooding in the province has gotten worse over the last five years.
“This also tells us that climate change is here with us. The scientists have been telling us that the eastern side of the country is going to be wetter and will have frequent floods; the western parts of the country will be drier and have frequent droughts. We thought it was something in the distant future, but if we look at what has happened in the last five years …clearly, climate change is with us and we are beginning to feel the effects of that.”
Dlamini-Zuma added that government needs to rebuild KZN in a “better way” that’s “geographically right for residential areas.”
What can be done to prevent climate change and global warming in South Africa?
Governments can create a green economy via legislation, incentives, and public-private partnerships. “Through regulations, incentives, and public/private partnerships, governments hold the keys to transform and build the green economy.”
We have the power to have our voices heard and build a better future.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Zikalala: ‘It’s time to act on climate change’ – News24 (for subscribers)
Headline: How the African rainforest is helping fight climate change – BBC
Headline: KZN will adapt to climate change, Premier Zikalala assures Durban residents – SABC News
Headline: Putin’s environmental crimes – Earth Day
Headline: Manchester United look to return to youth under Erik Ten Hag – Times Live
Headline: Stuart Baxter, Kaizer Chiefs reach mutual agreement to part ways ‘with immediate effect’ – Times Live
Headline: Do the Kardashians Need Reality TV Anymore? – Complex
Headline: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard face off in court – BBC
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