Future Of: Can our economies survive a hotter Planet?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with  Prof Francois Engelbrecht, Professor of Climatology, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, about the impact of extreme heat and El Niño on the global economy and why greater preparedness is needed. They explore how rising temperatures and climate variability are affecting livelihoods, livestock, food security and people’s overall health, and what can be done to better prepare for these growing climate risks. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL  Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702  702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.