South Africa at risk due to climate change
Climate change is one of the most discussed threats in the world and the places that will be most affected in SA have just been revealed.
The C40 Cities conference in Cape Town this week has revealed cities in South Africa which could be affected the most by climate change.
According to their Twitter page, "C40 is the network of the world’s greatest cities committed to taking climate action & cleaning the air we breathe."
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In a recent report released by the organisation, it details cities that are most at risk of experiencing the effects of climate change and unfortunately, five South African cities and towns make an appearance.
- Cape Town
- Paarl
- Port Elizabeth
- East London
- Durban
#DidYouKnow by 2050, climate change will reduce key crop yields by 10%, impacting 2.5 billion people in 1,600 cities. #Cities4Climate #ActOnClimate https://t.co/X7ELvDpx1q pic.twitter.com/3H4XrfZxs9
— C40 Cities (@c40cities) June 20, 2018
If you live in one of these cities, it might be time to put effort into living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.