Jessica Toale with Impact Human, a not-for-profit organisation, published the stories of seven people, all uniquely impacted by prolonged drought and water insecurity in Cape Town and surrounding areas. A long-term plan is needed to solve Cape Town’s water crisis and it needs to take into account the co-benefits of: climate resiliency and mitigation, emissions reductions, community engagement, and fostering…...

Renewable technologies (such as electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines) cause increased demand for cobalt and lithium. However, global supplies of both minerals are not projected to meet demand, with research forecasting shortfalls in the coming decade. Recycling of cobalt and lithium is essential to heading off predicted metal shortfalls, empowering clean energy transitions and reducing risk of human…...