Description
South Africa’s Survival Guide to Climate Change by Sipho Kings and Sarah Wild is a practical introduction to what climate change means for South Africa and how people can prepare for the changes ahead. Drawing on the authors’ experience as environmental and science journalists, the book looks at rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, coastal erosion, extreme weather, agriculture, cities, oceans and other ways in which a changing climate is already affecting the country.
Rather than focusing only on the science, Kings and Wild consider what climate change means in everyday life and what individuals, communities, businesses and government can do in response. The book covers topics including transport, energy, food waste, plastics and recycling, carbon footprints, farming, technology, investment and climate policy, while also considering the mental-health and social consequences of environmental change. Written specifically for a South African audience, it combines scientific information with practical suggestions for preparation, adaptation and mitigation.
