Carbon Footprint
latest news & developmentsWaste, food and power: How hospitals fuel climate change
Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from…
Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity
‘Sticking plaster fixes’ such as geoengineering could have unwanted side effects
The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air
Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
Remember, corporations are adept at deflection campaigns
In this moment where those corporations are “stepping up” to the Covid-19 challenge, let’s not forget their true character and where and how they have made their money
Hundreds of Amazon employees criticise firm’s climate stance
Hundreds of Amazon employees Sunday openly criticised the online retail giant’s environmental record, in violation of the company’s communications policy. More than 300 signed a…
The good, the bad and the vegan
There’s a global push for people to become vegans, or at least eat less meat, to reduce their carbon footprint
Joburg scoops prestigious National Arbour City Award
The benefits of planting just one tree are far-reaching
SA is blowing its carbon budget
The numbers don’t add up as emissions from coal-fired power stations are allowed to grow
Cutting out meat and dairy and slashes your carbon footprint
New research from the University of Oxford says there’s little point in doing all the good things if you continue to consume dairy and meat products
Talking game-changers
Vodacom is the winner of the Energy Efficiency and Carbon Management Award, sponsored by ABB.
SA needs to tighten its energy belt
Leading economists have predicted energy efficiency will be the make-or-break tactic if South Africa is to cut its emissions.
What’s the carbon footprint of SA’s fruit and wine?
South African fruit and wine farmers have launched an initiative to determine the environmental impact of their industries.