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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...
The post The Red Sea Development Company and KAUST unveil groundbreaking approach to conservation and development planning appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Partnership played a key role in the design of master plan which projects net positive conservation benefit of up to 30% of current values Wednesday, 13 February 2019 — The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) and King...
The post 4 Effective Ways to Use Solar Energy Outside The Home appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Solar energy refers to the energy that is harnessed from the heat and light produced by the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. Developments in technology have enabled us to capture and store this energy for various residential and commercial applications. While the use of...
The post 8 Reasons Electric Vehicles are the Future of Transportation appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
You may have heard some exciting announcements regarding EVs recently, such as the LAPD’s leasing of BMW i3s for their fleet. And there’s also the IEA’s report, calling electric vehicles as the “only profiled technology” contributing to the effort to limit global...
The post Climate change efforts must be scaled up appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
South Africa believes that efforts in the fight against climate change need to be scaled up within a multilateral regime that protects the development gains of developing countries. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on addressing the impact of climate related...
The post COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY MINING STAND TOGETHER TO FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The West Coast Food Sovereignty and Solidarity Forum and the communities of Koekenaap and Lutzville on the West Coast are protesting tomorrow at a meeting between Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe and a mining company, Mineral Sands...
The post Tips to Wear Eco-Friendly Clothes Without Sacrificing Your Style appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Sustainable fashion is the new talk of the town! The topmost fashionistas have already started opting for it then why you should be behind. In fact, the fashion industry already has a massive impact on the environment when it comes to the resources it uses and subsequently...
The post Express your love in an upcycled way this Valentine’s Day appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
“This Valentine’s Day we’d like to encourage consumers to express their love in an eco-friendly way by creating upcycled gifts. Adopting upcycling and making use of waste in a fun and creative can alleviate some of the pressure on our waste disposal infrastructure,” says...
The post KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY RELINQUISHES LAND TO CREATE FOREST RESERVE appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Following the declaration to establish the Magombera Nature Forest Reserve, Kilombero Sugar Company (Kilombero), on whose land part of the Reserve has been established, wishes to extend its appreciation to the Government of Tanzania and the many other stakeholders...
The post How to Save Water to help the Drought in South Africa appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The current drought in South Africa means that saving water is as important as ever. The smallest of changes that everyone can make can go a long way to contribute to the preservation of water and help minimise the effects of droughts. South Africa may not be on our doorstep, but by...
The post Solar Water Heating Pros and Cons appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Solar water heaters and geysers are becoming ever more popular in South Africa, as more households move off grid.But installing a solar geyser can be a big commitment. So let’s break down some of the pros and cons.
The post Solar Water Heating Pros and Cons appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
The post How Do Poly Plastic Bags Help the Environment? appeared first on Environment News South Africa.
Plastic is an important material for many sectors, right from the automotive industry to construction and textiles. As a man-made material that’s sturdy, lightweight and flexible, it can be customized and processed in many ways in order to deliver specific benefits for each application.
The...