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Australia’s raging bushfires had their effects continents away

Australia’s raging bushfires had their effects continents away

Smoke from large fires can travel across much of the planet, changing the weather, Israeli scientists say. Bushfires in places like Australia may seem like...
Going green is a must for businesses

Going green is a must for businesses

Taking positive action can lead to big savings and better margins, along with reducing damage to the planet. Supply chain emissions are on average 5.5...
Vietnam needs to make its fishing practices more sustainable

Vietnam needs to make its fishing practices more sustainable

Vietnam was issued a yellow card in October 2017 by the European Commission (EC) because of rampant illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities...
Crocworld Conservation Centre announces exciting April holiday programme

Crocworld Conservation Centre announces exciting April holiday programme

With only a few school days remaining, many are turning their attention to holiday activities that will keep the entire family entertained. Fortunately, Crocworld...
Observing United Nations World Water Day (22 March) & SA National Water Week (15 – 22 March) with Green Corridors

Observing United Nations World Water Day (22 March) & SA National...

Green Corridors, the Durban-based NPO which co-creates open green spaces within the City for people in communities to live, work and thrive, calls on...
Kenya reaping the benefits of its aggressive anti-poaching drive, bolstered by Ellipse Projects radios and CyberTracker app

Kenya reaping the benefits of its aggressive anti-poaching drive, bolstered by...

Amidst all the bad news in 2020, there was at least one silver lining. Kenya recently reported that not a single rhino was poached...
Research shows nature has suffered greatly from Covid-19

Research shows nature has suffered greatly from Covid-19

While the human and economic toll have been enormous, the fallout from the virus also seriously damaged nature. It’s one year since COVID-19 was declared a global...
National Geographic Launches “#ExploreWithNatGeo” Photographic Competition In South Africa

National Geographic Launches “#ExploreWithNatGeo” Photographic Competition In South Africa

National Geographic has announced its #ExploreWithNatGeo Photo Competition 2021 brought to you by Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, and in collaboration with The Sunday Times....
Can the biodiversity economy and the doughnut economy lead the way to a sustainable future?

Can the biodiversity economy and the doughnut economy lead the way...

To ensure global economic progress without compromising biodiversity we need to rebalance nature’s supply and demand. In early February the comprehensive Dasgupta Review The Economics...
Summers might last half a year by 2100

Summers might last half a year by 2100

Summers are already getting longer and hotter while winters shorter and warmer due to global warming. Some people love long summers, others not so much....
MSC Certification – Cold Comfort for Sharks

MSC Certification – Cold Comfort for Sharks

Johannesburg, 9 March21: In November 2020, WILDTRUST submitted a formal Objection to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification of the South African Hake Trawl...

Checkers Sixty60 launches paper bag recycling initiative, including home pickup

Checkers Sixty60 has launched a South African supermarket first with a new recycling initiative for its popular brown paper bags that will help close...