A heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures set to exceed 40C in some countries. The summer heat has taken hold of Italy, with temperatures over 35C in many cities. Rome's zoo is helping animals deal with the high temperatures by handing out iced treats and encouraging frequent bathing in cold water. Iced lollies made with yogurt and fruit were a hit with the … [Read more...]
Diving for Hope on the stormy seas
Cape Town is not called the Cape of Storms for no reason. December is a notoriously windy month, and Friday the 5th was no exception! Dr Sylvia Earle arrived to a windswept False Bay, white caps chasing each other across glass-green water. But the Cape Peninsula is not called the Cape of Good Hope for no reason either, and there was no way rough seas was going to keep the … [Read more...]
Is your family prepared for a natural disaster?
In this modern era, technology has provided society with numerous means of predicting the natural and man-made hazards that are part and parcel of daily living. But it also makes sense to be prepared for any eventuality. The likelihood of recuperating from an emergency or hazard tomorrow almost always depends on the planning and preparation done today. The City of Cape … [Read more...]
