Conservation Agreements Open the Door to Conservation Co-operation in South Africa

Conservation Agreements Open the Door to Conservation Co-operation in South Africa

Johannesburg, 8 June 2022: The signing of two important agreements at the residence of French Ambassador Mr. Aurélien Lechevallier, in Pretoria on 7 June,...
A new model can identify ideal locations for EV charging stations

A new model can identify ideal locations for EV charging stations

Ownership of electric vehicles has been surging across much of the developed world in the face of sky-high oil prices, but supportive infrastructure for...
Traffic noise pollution impedes children’s learning abilities

Traffic noise pollution impedes children’s learning abilities

This is a cause for concern as attention and working memory are both crucial for learning while traffic noise is pervasive in Europe. In urban...
Contiki announces all owned properties now run off 100% renewable energy, and all trips are carbon neutral as of January 2022

Contiki announces all owned properties now run off 100% renewable energy,...

The Travel Corporation’ (TTC) first official Impact Report, which was released in May 2022, details the progress of its 41 award-winning brands as they...
This is how halving the US’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 can be done

This is how halving the US’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030...

The tasks ahead are significant, yet given effective policies they can be achieved, scientists say. The United States has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas...
Drones could be used to scare off pesky birds from vineyards

Drones could be used to scare off pesky birds from vineyards

Drones have plenty of uses in conservation work as they can be employed to keep an eye from the sky on loggers and poachers,...
Checkers diverts 68 tons of unrecyclable material form landfill with new rotisserie chicken boxes

Checkers diverts 68 tons of unrecyclable material form landfill with new...

Checkers diverts 68 tons of unrecyclable material from landfill with new rotisserie chicken boxes Checkers is the first South African retailer to replace its rotisserie...
Nedbank playing key role in nurturing green businesses in SA

Nedbank playing key role in nurturing green businesses in SA

As we celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June, it’s clear that environmental action has to accelerate significantly if we are to preserve our...
Somalia: ‘Dire and grim’ drought, impacting more than 7 million

Somalia: ‘Dire and grim’ drought, impacting more than 7 million

NEW YORK, USA, 02nd June 2022-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Accompanying Somalia’s newly-appointed drought envoy on his first field visit, the United Nations’ top humanitarian official...
Cross-national fish stock management must focus on the impacts of climate change

Cross-national fish stock management must focus on the impacts of climate...

As oceans get warmer and marine species move across international borders, fish stocks will face additional pressures. Shared fish stocks of hundreds of marine species have been...
Fossil fuel’s stranded assets at center of new climate clashes

Fossil fuel’s stranded assets at center of new climate clashes

New research puts a US$681 billion estimate on financial company losses linked to stranded assets in the oil and gas sector. Universities, governments, faith groups...
Three African scientists announced as National Geographic Wayfinder Award Recipients

Three African scientists announced as National Geographic Wayfinder Award Recipients

Explorers are pushing the boundaries of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to transform our world Each year, the National Geographic Society recognizes and elevates people...