Frogs vs angels: Prophet Bushiri’s angel landing pad plan declared illegal
Shepherd Bushiri didn’t have an environmental permit to build on land zoned for agriculture.
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Toxic emissions from ships kill thousands of people each year
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.
A fifth of all plant species on earth are close to extinction
Thousands of new plants are being discovered every year, but the movement of agriculture and urbanisation are threatening a fifth of all species.
Limpopo’s Aubrey Langa fights to keep Ivanplats project out of town
The Mokopane shopkeeper has laid at least 7 environmental and anti-corruption charges against the platinum mine and the state to halt the project.
Cop21 will deliver more for developing countries
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.
Six thousand megawatts more renewable energy to be built
South Africa will build an additional 6 300 megawatts of renewable energy, adding to the 5 200 megawatts already being procured.
‘They use our lungs to turn a profit’
Private projects are being rushed to bolster energy supplies, skipping checks and jeopardising lives.
Death to printed receipts
Pragmatism, not idealism, will be the death of slips of paper that have real costs and close to zero value, writes Alistair Fairweather.
Courage can save Earth
It’s still possible to stop global temperatures rising above the critical 2°C mark, but only if people are scared enough to force governments to act.
Climate change: The secrets of our collusion
The environment minister has cut funds to monitor climate change and contraventions, showing her tendency to collaborate with corporate power.
Greenpop plants the trees back in Southern Africa
Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia Festival of Action has kicked off, promising positive results by its volunteers. Here’s how you can join in on the fun.
Retailing pretty rubbish
One person’s trash is another’s economic windfall as it is upcycled, recycled and resold.
New Bill gives mines carte blanche
By narrowing oversight to mineral resources, the foxes will now guard the henhouse.
Pollution vs power output at Eskom’s Kriel
The Nkangala municipality won’t allow Eskom’s Kriel power station to exceed its emissions cap. But this could be its only way to save power and money.
Augrabies on hydropower hit list
Conservationists claim water plants along the Orange River will affect the ecology and tourism
Mining boss found liable for company’s environment damage
A landmark court ruling has ensured that directors can be held liable for the environmental damage done by their companies.
Who will foot the bill for climate change?
Rich developed countries remain reluctant to compensate poorer nations financially for devastation wrought by increasingly extreme weather phenomena.
Building towards a better South Africa
The SB13 Southern Africa Conference provides an international forum to examine the issues that affect the built environment.
Going global with built environment
Economic and environmental challenges demand that the built industry plan for the future, and today it is doing just that.
M&G’s Sipho Kings scoops SAB journalism awards
The Mail & Guardian’s environment writer Sipho Kings has walked away with three awards for the 2013 SAB Environmental Media awards.
Greening open spaces
Council aims to create "an attractive, clean, green and healthy environment".
Building an environment fit for humankind
Careers within the built environment may remain in high demand, but there are plenty of challenges to overcome in today’s economy.
Carbon tax: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water
Killing the carbon tax will destroy a great idea, writes the WWF’s Saliem Fakir and Manisha Gulati.
Hands of change
Ntokozo Mbuli is the winner of the Future Leaders Award.
Lots of job opportunities in environment sector, says minister
Hundreds of people have converged at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens for the annual commemoration of the World Environment Day.
200 YSA 2013: Earth child
Xoli Fuyani is an environmental educator helping children to discover their natural heritage. She is an M&G 200 Young South African.
UK green bank extends R1bn in loans to clean projects
Britain’s Green Investment Bank is the world’s first bank solely focused on lending to clean energy projects.
Climate change: Short-term thinking costs us the future
Short-termism is pushing the world towards a 2C temperature increase by 2050. Humans will have to adapt on the go, constantly repairing damage.
Cullinan mine threatens farming community
Community members allege that a new mine is destroying a wetland, threatening their livelihoods, and is operating illegally.
Access to environment information is being blocked, reveals report
A report by the Centre for Environmental Rights has found that government bodies and companies are blocking requests for information.
Cites meeting in Bangkok to counter rhino poaching
With 2013 set to break new records in rhino poaching, environmental ministers will meet in Bangkok to find a solution.
