TUESDAY, 19 MARCH 2019, 08:17
The post See not waste, but opportunity on Global Recycling Day appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
It is estimated that in the year 2017 alone South Africans generated 54,2 million tonnes of general waste. Of these millions of tonnes of waste only 38,6% was recycled, which means almost two thirds of our waste still ends up on landfill sites. It is up to consumers to put this...
The Geometric Tortoise (Psammobates geometricus) is one of the world’s most beautiful of the chelonian family. Its domed geometric-like hard shell, striking summer-sunset yellow and black radiating pattern makes it the Fabergé Egg of the tortoise world. When the terrestrial tortoise is fully grown, it reaches only five to six inches. But, due to their […]
The post Renewable energy programme will not collapse Eskom appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the financial and operational challenges faced by power utility Eskom are not caused by the independent power producer (IPP) programme. Responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, the President said the IPPs would not collapse Eskom....
The post Volatile Organic Compounds in Old Tires: What You Should Know appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
One often-cited danger of old tires is the detectable presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that tires emit throughout their lifetime. While old tires do emit VOCs, studies and supporting evidence gathered in the past several decades seems to point to old tires being...
The post Electric Vehicles Vs Fossil Fuel Powered Cars appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
There is a myth that electric vehicles are zero-emissions vehicles but that is not really true since the power plants that charge them are often not. So, while you are not burning fuel in your car, you may still be contributing significant levels of carbon to the atmosphere when charging your...
Guest author: Dr John Filmalter Researchers from the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) have been studying the movement patterns of several of South Africa’s iconic fishery species for the past 15 years. This research has taken Dr Paul Cowley and his team on a journey that started out in a single Eastern Cape estuary […]
The post Working towards a clean SA appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Government is set to launch a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to mobilize all South Africans to become more environmentally conscious. Dubbed the Good Green Deeds Campaign, it hopes to galvanize individuals in the private sector, labour, NGO’s, interfaith formations and society at large to clean South...
CapeNature is delighted to be partnering with the Warrior on Wheels Foundation for the third successive year at the 2019 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We’re helping to fund three custom-made buggies that will enable differently-abled children to be in the heart of the action during the race. Each of the children is paired with a […]
CapeNature celebrates 20 years of nurturing nature in 2019 and as part of our ongoing commitment to an ‘always on’ philosophy, we’re evolving our networking infrastructure to improve service delivery. So mark the date – 01 April 2019 – when we’ll be one convenient call away at 087 087 9262 for all your enquiries and applications.
The post Sustainable Infrastructure: The future of Smart Roads appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
There is a lot of buzz around the automotive innovations these days – from attractive electric cars to smart driverless vehicles from leaders like Tesla. What we may see on our roads in the coming years is indeed promising with the new chances to increase road safety and minimise...
CapeNature and acclaimed musician, Jimmy Nevis, merged conservation tourism and top class entertainment in the form of a unique, two-night outdoor camping experience at the weekend in the Cederberg Wilderness. Campers and locals were treated to one-of-a-kind intimate acoustic session from the likes of The Voice SA season 2 winner, Craig Lucas, and groundbreaking duo […]
The post Progress on Strategic Management of Rhinos and other endangered species in South Africa appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, has reported significant progress on the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Management of Rhinoceros covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2018. As a result, 2018 recorded a...
The post Four suspected poachers, staff arrested appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The South African National Parks (SANParks) on Friday announced the arrest of four suspected poachers including a staff member in an intelligence driven operation. The arrests took place on Friday in the Kruger National Park (KNP). The four were arrested in an operation led by members of the...
The post SA making strides against rhino poaching appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
South Africa’s efforts to curb rhino poaching continue to produce results, with 2018 figures revealing that incidents had dropped to 769, down from 1 028 in 2017. This, said the Department of Environmental Affairs, is the third consecutive year that South Africa has seen a decline in rhino...
The post Three everyday items that should disappear for the good of the environment appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
South Africa is in the midst of a growing consumer consciousness over the effect of our consumption habits on the environment. From a rapid rise in vegetarianism and veganism to reduce our carbon output (the meat industry is a notorious contributor to CO2...
The post Growthpoint and The Waste Transformers launch waste-to-energy initiative at N1 City Mall appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The improper disposal of waste is one of the fastest growing risks to our planet and way of life. Rotting food leads to increases in methane gasses as the food decomposes in landfills. To address this, the City of Cape Town plans to start banning wet...
The post How Solar Energy Helps our Environment appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
In our current society, most people are extremely dependent on the electricity generated by oil and coal, which both add to greenhouse gas buildup in the Environment. While there are also people that make the switch to solar for its substantial financial benefits—such as lower utility bills and...
The post North West taps into wildlife sector to grow economy appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The North West provincial government says it is keen to work with the wildlife sector in order to boost the economy. Speaking at a meeting with game farmers, breeders, hunters and wildlife trans-locaters among others, Desbo Mohono, the MEC of Rural, Environment and Agricultural...
The post Think Before You Do-It-Yourself (DIY) appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
DIY projects are a great way to update your home at a substantially reduced cost and can be a lot of fun. Doing your own home repairs and renovations requires creativity, perhaps a new set of skills, and may lead to rewarding challenges. However, the presence of toxic materials in the home is one...
The post Safer Mining Practices Reduce Hazardous Exposures in Small-Scale Mining in Nigeria appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
A pilot program to reduce lead poisoning in Nigerian gold mining communities has brought extraordinary improvements to an area where hundreds of children had died from lead poisoning according to a study published today. The study authors concluded that a...
The post Know Your Waters: Decoding Bottled Water Terms appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Bottled water is the fastest growing drink choice worldwide. In South Africa, bottled water (or packaged water, as it is referred to in the legislation) is regarded as a food product and as such is governed by the Department of Health. Drinking/tap water and bottled/packaged water cannot be...