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These are SA’s four worst invasive bird species
There is no control programme for common mynas and popular rose-ringed parakeets because of ‘budget constraints’
Environmental ruling on Karpowership to be made in early 2023
Karpowership says it is ‘bringing on additional specialists and resources’ in revised process
Joburg’s big stink can lead to headaches and nausea
Sasol has said the levels of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide were below the limits prescribed by its atmospheric emissions licences
‘Toxic, hazardous’ dust harming preschool children in Kuils River
Residents say the findings proves their concerns about pollution ‘are real’
Criminal probe into Thungela Resources for ‘catastrophic’ acid mine water spill
It will be a test case in South Africa for river pollution, rehabilitation and holding polluters accountable
Call for SA to join 30% conservation target to stem nature loss, climate change
But others argue that the conservation plan will amount to the ‘biggest land grab in history’
UK decision to ban trophy-hunting imports disregards South Africa’s conservation success, government says
Animal rights groups say trophy hunting is unsustainable in sub-Saharan Africa, but research finds a ban on imports could have negative socioeconomic consequences
‘I want my life back and I will have justice’ – Sasol whistleblower
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment has finalised its criminal investigation into the petrochemical company’s alleged industrial pollution of the Vaal River.
Environment department slammed for suspending regulations on trade in hazardous chemicals
South Africa has ‘no real gumption’ when it comes to making tough decisions to protect the environment, says UCT academic
South Africa witnesses alarming spike in rhino poaching
Twenty-three rhinos have been killed in 36 hours, according to a nonprofit organisation; the environment department says this figure is 24 since the beginning of December
Urgent interdict filed to block Shell’s Wild Coast seismic survey
Shell’s 3D seismic survey is set to begin on Wednesday. But a high court application brought by rights groups to block it will be heard as an urgent matter on Tuesday
Plastic: South Africa is 11th-biggest litterbug
The country risks ‘pariah status’ for approach to global plastic waste crisis
Complaint brought against Karpowership enviro consultants for not doing study on underwater noise
Department of forestry, fisheries and the environment says there could be criminal charges
‘It’s absolutely terrifying to be a whistleblower in Sasol’
A criminal investigation into the petrol giant is under way based on Ian Erasmus’s evidence that the company allegedly polluted the Vaal with hazardous chemicals
Sasol plant to be investigated for the air pollution blanketing Gauteng
Environment department confirms it is inspecting Secunda, with the petrochemical plant operating under ‘stressed conditions’