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/ 6 November 2009
A report by military experts says the adverse effects
of climate change will result in conflict over scarce
resources. Yolandi Groenewald reports.
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/ 6 November 2009
Tour operators accused of torturing wild elephants,
reports Yolandi Groenewald.
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/ 23 October 2009
In the weeks since the publication of the Gaza conflict report by Justice Richard Goldstone, a firestorm of controversy has erupted.
Environmentalists measure 120 litres of water for one glass of wine and 2.6 litres of water to make one litre of wine.
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/ 20 September 2009
South Africa’s delegation to ‘Climate Week’ aims
to negotiate for financial pledges from developed
countries, writes Yolandi Groenewald
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/ 15 September 2009
Ordinary citizens need to make themselves heard to force the world to commit to a binding climate change treaty at the end of the year
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/ 15 September 2009
Launched 25 years ago, 50/50 is the world’s longest-running environmental series and the SABC’s longest-running feature
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/ 15 September 2009
Woolworths was the first retailer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) water neutral scheme
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/ 14 September 2009
Backsberg wine estate is scrutinising its business to find new ways to save energy
Leading economists have predicted energy efficiency will be the make-or-break tactic if South Africa is to cut its emissions.
The institution posts first unqualified audit and profit in five years, writes Yolandi Groenewald.
South African companies are falling short when it comes to responsible environmental reporting, a new study has found.
Toxic waste disposer Thermopower now faces investigations by the Green Scorpions, on top of a pending criminal prosecution.
A ship carrying coal from SA was the centre of a Greenpeace action in Italy on Friday to demand action against climate change.
Deon Meyer leaves bloody fingerprints all over his books and in the end Assegai misses its mark by a long shot.
Eight Eastern Cape villagers died this week after drought forced them to drink polluted river water, sparking fears of a wider water quality crisis.
The photovoltaic option is becoming more popular, writes Yolandi Groenewald.
While the SABC said chairperson Khanyi Mkonza had stepped down in "the interests" of the broadcaster, the <i>M&G</i> understands she was pushed.
Yolandi Groenewald reports on the concerns regarding land acquisition by foreigners in Africa.
The controversial tapes central to the NPA’s reasons for dropping charges against Jacob Zuma are "overrated".
Wind energy need not be a pipe dream for South Africa, writes Yolandi Groenewald.
Development organisations are questioning whether the government is serious about improving the lives of its citizens.
Green lobbyists fear that draft regulations on electricity generation released by government recently, may undermine investment into renewable energy.
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/ 25 February 2009
Programmes must be based on advancing the ‘power and rights of women, girls and other poor and excluded people’.
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/ 25 February 2009
Prized world heritage site Mapungubwe could soon have the scar of an open-cast coal mine on its doorstep.
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/ 17 February 2009
Move over poachers. Whale watching in the Eastern Cape has taken over as the hot new eco-crime.
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/ 12 February 2009
Land and agriculture got a lovely bonus from Trevor Manuel in his budget speech on Wednesday.
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/ 28 January 2009
Project would boost production at the refinery, allowing PetroSA to continue exploring South Africa’s southern and western coasts.
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/ 23 January 2009
Despite a land audit last year, it is still unclear who owns what land in SA. The land reform programme seems to be progressing at a snail’s pace.
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/ 22 January 2009
Winner — Investing in the Future Chief Executive’s
Award of Excellence: Rebecca “Beka” Nstanwisi.
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/ 22 January 2009
Special commendation: Investing in the Future Company Partnership Award: Ponahola De Beers Disabled Persons Trust.
The illegal slaughter of at least 12 rhinos over the festive season brings the number of the animals poached in SA in the past year close to 100.