Tributes to Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit keep growing
Tributes keep coming for Monkey Helpline founder Steve Smit, the KwaZulu-Natal rescuer known as the Monkey Man, who died aged 70 after a long illness.
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Call for meaningful action to deal with wildlife crimes
South Africa’s wildlife, plant life and marine life is a target for illicit activities.
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Blooming good: How a desert garden is saving endangered plants
The Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden is a lifeline for plants species endemic to the region.
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COP16: Will humanity live in harmony with nature? The stakes have never been higher
The 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in South America this past fortnight.
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Using carbon dating to stop elephant and rhino poaching
But even a controlled ivory trade may send the wrong message.
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National Council of Provinces passes Climate Change Bill
The Bill sets out to ensure that the climate actions are facilitated and coordinated across spheres of government.
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Activists demand end to TotalEnergies offshore drilling
The French multinational company wants to drill for oil and gas along the South African coastline near Cape Town, the West Coast and the Garden Route
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Ad agencies pressure their colleagues not to work for fossil fuel companies
Clean Creatives has published a list of agencies with coal, oil, and gas clients.
Lifestyle
In photos: Namaqualand flowers bloom after rainy winter
Rainfall in national park has nearly doubled this year
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New data shows rhino killings decreased 11% in first half of 2023
In the first six months of this year, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa, representing an 11% decrease when compared to the same period last year.
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Bracken nature reserve awarded five-star rating for green building
The centre is also designed to encourage alternative modes of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster healthier lifestyles.
Lifestyle
Climate activists disrupt Standard Bank AGM
About 200 climate activists led a protest outside the Standard Bank AGM calling on the bank stop investing in fossil fuels.
Lifestyle
National greenhouse gas report shows SA emissions dropped 5.9% pre-COVID
Between 2017 and 2020, net SA emissions declined by 5.9 percent primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s dam levels boosted by heavy winter showers
The weekly status shows that the volume of water has marginally moved up from 93.1% last week to 93.3% this week
Lifestyle
Here’s how the UK plans to end sale of petrol cars by 2030
Every new home and business in the UK will have to install an electric vehicle charger, starting from 2022.
Lifestyle
Container homes: Know this before you purchase one
Container homes are great for many reasons. Here is why you should buy one and how much it will cost.
Fashion
Here’s how H&M takes on sustainability with ‘Clothes to Good’
H&M helps with easy and impactful ways to recycle clothes.
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Congo volcano: Mount Nyiragongo eruption leaves 15 dead
Thousands of families are displaced after a volcano erupted in Goma, DRC, leaving at least 15 dead.
Lifestyle
Five ways to celebrate Earth Day in South Africa
Atomic actions have a greater impact than we think. Here are five ways you can celebrate Earth Day this year.
Viral News
Cyclone Eloise weather warnings for this weekend
Cyclone Eloise will be felt in Mpumalanga, KZN and Limpopo from Sunday, forecasters warn.
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Third Cape Town earthquake shakes the city in two months
This morning's earthquake was nothing to worry about, experts say.
Events
Earth Day 2020: Five online events you can attend to celebrate this day
This year, #EarthDay2020 puts the spotlight on climate change. You can play your part by joining these online events.