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Environment

Nominations are open for M&G Greening the Future awards
The Green Guardian
/ 13 September 2024

Nominations are open for M&G Greening the Future awards

The awards celebrate people, projects and organisations that champion environmental concerns

By Umamah Bakharia
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Africa
/ 2 September 2024

In Morocco’s drought neighbours battle over water allocation

Severe drought brought a farming village to its knees, but unresolved conflict is its biggest threat

By Salah Mahfoudh
Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2024

Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups

The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.

By Buntu Majaja
TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?
Thought Leader
/ 20 August 2024

TotalEnergies: Who really benefits from regulating environmental NGOs in South Africa?

Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this

By Neil Overy
Johannesburg’s landfills have less than three years of capacity left
National
/ 23 June 2024

Johannesburg’s landfills have less than three years of capacity left

Some are expected to reach capacity earlier because solid waste like garden debris and industrial rubble are taking up space

By Aarti Bhana
Encounters with Palestine and the environment
Friday
/ 20 June 2024

Encounters with Palestine and the environment

These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries

By Charles Leonard
We need a different partnership to protect SA’s vulnerable environment
Opinion
/ 5 June 2024

We need a different partnership to protect SA’s vulnerable environment

Our new leaders representing various political parties, as well as those who voted them into power, must embrace the power of collaboration

By Anél du Plessis
Elections 2024: Consider the climate when making your cross
Opinion
/ 14 May 2024

Elections 2024: Consider the climate when making your cross

Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos

By Philip Kruger
‘Weak focus’ on climate, environment in election manifestos
The Green Guardian
/ 13 March 2024

‘Weak focus’ on climate, environment in election manifestos

Political parties are treating the issues as ‘peripheral’ concerns

By Sheree Bega
The high price of high fashion
Friday
/ 6 February 2024

The high price of high fashion

The industry takes an enormous toll on the environment and there is a pressing need for more sustainable options

By Lesego Chepape
Beachwood developer accuses project’s opponents of ‘fearmongering’
National
/ 23 January 2024

Beachwood developer accuses project’s opponents of ‘fearmongering’

Residents and environmental activists are against a hotel and housing development on the golf course which they say could lead to environmental problems

By Lyse Comins
Navigating environmental responsibility in the Global South
Thought Leader
/ 6 January 2024

Navigating environmental responsibility in the Global South

The consequences of climate change, resource depletion and pollution cascade down, affecting regions with less historical contributions more acutely

By Iviwe Mtubu
Many ethical hurdles to overcome in managing global population growth
Opinion
/ 29 November 2023

Many ethical hurdles to overcome in managing global population growth

Steering more than a billion people away from absolute poverty is not straightforward

By Motsamai Molefe
Don’t ignore people in oil, gas surveys
Opinion
/ 22 September 2023

Don’t ignore people in oil, gas surveys

It is evident that the country needs a reworked mining and environmental management regulation framework

By Busisipho Siyobi
Art meets science at UJ exhibition
Friday
/ 14 August 2023

Art meets science at UJ exhibition

The exhibition highlights the relationship between humans and their ecosystem, and offers a glimpse into a possible future

By Lesego Chepape
Communities weigh up environmental harm with ‘social’ benefits when it comes to mining licences
Thought Leader
/ 8 August 2023

Communities weigh up environmental harm with ‘social’ benefits when it comes to mining licences

Mines offer jobs and promise other benefits, but people are increasingly more concerned about the harm mining does to the land, air and water on which they depend

By Sikho Luthango
Fast fashion costs the Earth
Opinion
/ 16 July 2023

Fast fashion costs the Earth

It’s affordable and in style, but cheap can be nasty; it uses vast quantities of water, pollutes and contributes to climate change

By Ozayr Patel
Where there’s wool …
Friday
/ 15 July 2023

Where there’s wool …

Polo South Africa works with local wool producers for sustainable garments

By Kimberley Schoeman
Vodacom SA and WWF recommit to ocean conservation with global partnership
Partner Content
/ 3 May 2023

Vodacom SA and WWF recommit to ocean conservation with global partnership

Vodacom and WWF have set the tone for a global partnership prioritising ocean conservation

By Special Reports
Green energy: Three key issues to ensure South Africa’s transition does not deepen inequality
The Green Guardian
/ 17 April 2023

Green energy: Three key issues to ensure South Africa’s transition does not deepen inequality

These include retraining workers who face retrenchment and developing supply chains that give opportunities to small, micro and medium enterprises

By Mzukisi Qobo
All the buzz about The Bee Effect
The Green Guardian
/ 31 March 2023

All the buzz about The Bee Effect

Pollution, land use changes, monocropping and climate change are threatening honey bees and, in turn, food security

By Gemma Gatticchi
South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
The Green Guardian
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

By Sheree Bega
Alexandra township in the grip of toxic fumes from scrap metal collectors
Opinion
/ 8 February 2023

Alexandra township in the grip of toxic fumes from scrap metal collectors

A clean environment is a constitutionally recognised right in South Africa but one that is routinely violated

By Serati Maseko
Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights
Opinion
/ 18 January 2023

Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights

There cannot be talk about ocean justice and human rights without actively involving those whose lives are entwined with the ocean

By Heather Dugmore
More than 45 vultures poisoned in KwaZulu-Natal
The Green Guardian
/ 26 December 2022

More than 45 vultures poisoned in KwaZulu-Natal

So far 151 vultures have been poisoned in the Zululand region in 2022

By Eunice Masson
How Lapalala Wilderness School teaches kids about climate and the environment
The Green Guardian
/ 8 December 2022

How Lapalala Wilderness School teaches kids about climate and the environment

Lapalala Wilderness School teaches children in Limpopo about biodiversity and how to take care of the environment

By Lesego Chepape
Flush toilets are not the solution
Opinion
/ 29 November 2022

Flush toilets are not the solution

Even without water restrictions, it simply doesn’t make sense to keep flushing drinkable water down the toilet

By Preyan Arumugam-Nanoolal
Traditional African wisdom: A modern answer to protect coastal marine life?
Opinion
/ 28 November 2022

Traditional African wisdom: A modern answer to protect coastal marine life?

Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions

By Mduduzi Mbiza
Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara
Opinion
/ 16 November 2022

Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara

Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.

By Paweł Wargan
We quit, says the Netherlands of fossil fuel agreement
The Green Guardian
/ 24 October 2022

We quit, says the Netherlands of fossil fuel agreement

Holland pulls out of Energy Charter Treaty over climate change concerns

By Agence France Presse
Two years later and still no justice for murdered activist
National
/ 21 October 2022

Two years later and still no justice for murdered activist

No one has been arrested for the murder of fierce opponent of coal mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal Fikile Ntshangase

By Amnesty International South Africa
Will South Africa’s ‘green deal’ deliver as promised?
Opinion
/ 18 October 2022

Will South Africa’s ‘green deal’ deliver as promised?

Civil society and affected people must be involved in the development of an investment plan and in discussions with international partners

By Melissa Fourie & Wandisa Phama
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