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The Angkor and Mayan civilizations can ‘teach us about climate resilience’

The Angkor and Mayan civilizations can ‘teach us about climate resilience’

As iconic civilizations collapsed between 900 CE and 1,500 CE, others in their respective regions continued to flourish. The civilization of Angkor in what is...
How the Arabian Gulf’s oil producers expect to reach zero emissions

How the Arabian Gulf’s oil producers expect to reach zero emissions

Major oil-producing countries in the Arabian Gulf have lately committed to reducing their carbon emissions in the face of global climate change. In 2015,...
Trafalgar and Costsaver announce commitment to support United Nations sustainability goals

Trafalgar and Costsaver announce commitment to support United Nations sustainability goals

As the tourism industry looks to rebuild in a post pandemic world, touring category-leader Trafalgar and its sister brand Costsaver have today announced their plans to...
WWF Hails Largest-Ever Private Funding Commitment for Biodiversity

WWF Hails Largest-Ever Private Funding Commitment for Biodiversity as a ‘Momentous...

$5 billion of funding announced by philanthropists for biodiversity restoration and conservation 75 financial institutions representing EUR 12 trillion in asset commit to...
A joint effort by members of Blue Roof Life-Space, Butterfly Foundation, the-eThekwini Municipality, the eThekwini Parks Department, Keep Wentworth Beautiful and Engen

Engen, eThekwini Parks and local community partner to green South Durban

Engen has heeded the South Durban community’s call for assistance to help create safe spaces that are environmentally friendly. In partnership with eThekwini Parks and...
With the Artic melting, sustainable development must be a priority

With the Artic melting, sustainable development must be a priority

Arctic countries are increasingly looking to alternative energy sources to power Arctic development in a sustainable way. The Arctic is known for its glacial temperatures...
Food webs at coral reefs are more delicate than previously thought

Food webs at coral reefs are more delicate than previously thought

“It’s remarkable that we see similar patterns in coral reef systems all over the world,” a scientist said. Ecosystems are delicately balanced biological arrangements and...
Join wildlife crusader and YouTube sensation Dingo Dinkelman as he plants 500 trees at the new animal haven

Join wildlife crusader and YouTube sensation Dingo Dinkelman as he plants...

After 15 years of searching, and hours spent erecting fencing and removing thousands of invasive alien plants, Dingo’s Animal Kingdom in KwaZulu-Natal’s Cato Ridge...
Ceres invests in a sustainable future by contributing to plastic waste reduction efforts

Ceres invests in a sustainable future by contributing to plastic waste...

Johannesburg – Today, Ceres Fruit Juices announced the introduction of an initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste and has invited Craig Foster, award winning...
Sustainably produced ‘blue food’ could feed billions of people

Sustainably produced ‘blue food’ could feed billions of people

A larger emphasis on “blue food” production in coming decades could benefit the planet and human societies alike. The planet’s human population continues to grow...
Hyde Park Corner donates trees for Arbour Week

Hyde Park Corner puts down roots with tree donation

In honour of Arbour Week, Hyde Park Corner donated 12 Acacia Koorsboom trees to Rays of Hope on Monday, 7 September 2021. Rays of Hope...
Renewable energy storage advances with sodium ion success

Renewable energy storage advances with sodium ion success

Sodium ion batteries to replace lithium go beyond EV and transport uses, supporting the energy transition and a renewable power grid itself. With the climate...