Recycling human waste not only cuts down on landfill use but can also give birth to economically viable products such as fertilisers and fuel
A poisonous haze envelops New Delhi every winter, caused by vehicle fumes, industrial emissions and smoke from agricultural burning
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestle were responsible for the most pieces of plastic collected according to an environmental pressure group
A new network of 20 sites have been declared as marine protected areas in South Africa
Scientists and campaigners warn that factories in coastal villages are wreaking environmental and economic havoc.
Plastic straws and their role in environmental sustainability remain an issue of global concern
The ways in which we view, produce and use food, energy and waste have to change completely
The Extinction Rebellion is rooted in the conviction that humanity has dug its own grave and has one foot dangling over the edge
The diet, which will also cut deaths caused by bad diets, will halve the consumption of sugar and meat
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Two recent judgments have forced the minerals department to fulfil its obligations regarding the physical environment and people’s land rights
For centuries, traditional religious practices have preserved the sacred forests of the Bijagós archipelago. Now missionaries are muscling in.
There appears to be no legal consequences for organs of state that fail to comply with the Bill
Trees in our cities are under serious threat from an invasive species of borer shooting across the country
M&G’s doomsday reporter has returned from his sabbatical seeking that elusive silver lining
Some retailers, recognising an opportunity to gain significant marketing mileage, have been quick to respond by introducing plastic alternatives
Cape Town’s water crisis holds valuable insights for other cities that need to adapt to the realities of climate change
Climate change is part of the daily scourge of oppression that poor black South Africans face
Authorisation for a new slaughterhouse, next to a Unesco site, has brought to a halt attempts to protect one of Gauteng’s last natural landscapes.
Certain companies and some government departments oppose a carbon tax, killing off a great environmental project.
Both the industry and officials are responsible for continuing damage to the environment and for huge, unnecessary carbon dioxide emissions.
The wealthy few who embrace luxurious and extravagant lifestyles impose a great burden on the environment.
Developers paying for infrastructure all but ensures Jo’burg city will pass their plans
Their practice of paying for infrastructure all but ensures the city will pass their plan in Kyalami.
Shepherd Bushiri didn’t have an environmental permit to build on land zoned for agriculture.
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About 60 000 die globally from lung disease; one vessel emits as much as 50-million cars. Steps to stop pollution in SA ports have not been enacted.
Thousands of new plants are being discovered every year, but the movement of agriculture and urbanisation are threatening a fifth of all species.
The Mokopane shopkeeper has laid at least 7 environmental and anti-corruption charges against the platinum mine and the state to halt the project.
African countries stand a good chance at COP21 of getting their ideas across, while there will also be a better opportunity to access climate finance.
South Africa will build an additional 6 300 megawatts of renewable energy, adding to the 5 200 megawatts already being procured.
Private projects are being rushed to bolster energy supplies, skipping checks and jeopardising lives.