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Critically endangered Amur tigers might be expanding their range

Critically endangered Amur tigers might be expanding their range

The tigers are exploring their ancestral hunting grounds, which indicates that their number is not a cause for concern. Tigers have fallen on hard times...
Captured methane can be turned into plenty of fish food

Captured methane can be turned into plenty of fish food

The process could have multiple benefits such as less methane in the atmosphere and more stable marine ecosystems. Methane is a far more potent greenhouse...
Sports can lower its emissions with COVID strategies

Sports can lower its emissions with COVID strategies

A Canadian researcher says North America’s sports leagues can reduce emissions through long-term use of strategies adopted during COVID. It might sound like heresy to...
We can no longer ignore the climate impacts of shopping

We can no longer ignore the climate impacts of shopping

Every step in the supply chain to get a product to your home increases greenhouse gas emissions, driving climate change. By now you may well...
4WKS, an innovative, Cape Town-based coffee pod company which grinds, packs and delivers freshly-roasted coffee in 100% compostable, Nespresso®-compatible pods nationwide

Waste Not, Want Not (But First, Coffee!)

Bringing waste to the forefront (and fresh local coffee to your door), an ambitious South African start-up is helping to kickstart a sustainability habit...
Invasive species are threatening Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems

Invasive species are threatening Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems

We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably...
Freediver, Zandile Ndhlovu AKA - the Black Mermaid

South Africa’s ‘Black Mermaid’ inspires environmental action through Climate+ Festival

The world leaders have met, negotiated and discussed the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. And while this hugely...
Catch Dingo’s Wild Creatures at Galleria Mall this summer!

Catch Dingo’s Wild Creatures at Galleria Mall this summer!

Visitors to Amanzimtoti’s Galleria Mall on the KZN South Coast should prepare for a mind-blowing experience this holiday with the arrival of Dingo’s Wild...
Citing gas supply, Bulb is latest UK energy supplier to fall

Citing gas supply, Bulb is latest UK energy supplier to fall

Energy supplier Bulb is the latest of nearly two dozen UK companies to falter, as the UK and Europe deal with a winter energy...

Wildlife crusader unveils the deadliest snake to handle in series finale

After weeks of ducking and dodging the deadly fangs of the planet’s 7 Deadliest Snakes to Handle, YouTube sensation and environmentalist, Dingo Dinkelman has...
Why bottom trawling must be banned by the EU

Why bottom trawling must be banned by the EU

If we are sincere about protecting our ocean and its resources, we must end bottom trawling. This week, on Nov 21, we celebrate World Fisheries...
When supply chains do more climate damage than products themselves

When supply chains do more climate damage than products themselves

Supply chains have a bigger climate footprint than farming, even as the food sector accounts for a third of global emissions. As demonstrated by the...