Nature
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Nature is dead. Nature remains dead. And we have killed it
Nietzsche’s quote is useful as an ecological analogy of the destruction humans have wrought on nature, the very thing that sustains us
Turn to nature to nurture better social interactions in the digital age
Survival of the fittest misunderstood and misused fuels unchecked competitiveness, which is exacerbated by social media
Climate crisis, imperialism intertwined with Palestine genocide
Like all wars, Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza with the backing of other imperialist countries and their industrial-military complex exacerbates the ecological and climate…
The End of Eden: A new book explores the effects of climate change on wild species
The climate breakdown, what it means for wildlife and the decline species are facing
Elephants do not belong in zoos
The Pro Elephant Network’s mission is to stop the capture of elephants and to advocate for the release of captive elephants into the wild
R250 000 in prizes for SA photographer of the year winners
The 2022 South African Photographer of the Year Awards will showcase the country’s wildlife and natural beauty
A quarter of Africa’s GDP is dependent on nature; it must be managed responsibly
Between 1970 and 2016, the stock of natural capital on the continent fell on average by 65%, driven largely by land-use change, but Africa can lead the world by putting nature at…
The services nature provides are at risk in a hot world
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report documents hundreds of species that are now extinct
Africa’s first green school ‘cultivates a love of nature’
The Paarl campus of Green School South Africa uses solar power and climate-smart water management systems.
Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs
A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks
Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans
Wealthy countries were quick to ban Southern African nations from entering their borders when the Omicron variant was identified, but did not do so to each other.
After COP26, business leaders are warming up to sustainable practices
Chief executives have begun to recognise the importance of sustainability, but we urgently need climate science-aligned policies that provide a new framework for business
South Africa’s newest national park will be in an agricultural landscape
People living on communal land and commercial farmers can incorporate their land into the new park and benefit from financial incentives
Carbon offset is greenwashing, critics say
A marine conservation funding facility wants carbon trading to finance restoration and protection of the oceans and marine biodiversity
Q&A Sessions: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba on learning to rest and healing herself
Dr Zolelwa Sifumba went from being a frontline healthcare worker to stepping back from clinical work. She speaks to Elna Schütz about her shift into more open spaces