Plans to persue energy mix diversification
South Africa tops the chart of countries who are still heavily reliant on coal, followed by China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, this according to Visual Capitalist. Today, the Deputy Minister…
Search ongoing in Kliprivier
Emergency Services from the City of Johannesburg, have resumed the search for two people who drowned over the weekend, in the Olifantsvlei and Kliprivier. Its Aquatic Rescue Unit, together with…
Metros urged to reduce water consumption
Rand Water has urged Metros (the Cities of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni) to cut water use.This is so as to boost storage and avoid interruptions to supply. In a display…
Why culling Warthogs seem somewhat acceptable
Conservationists say culling Warthogs, keep population numbers balanced. This is in favour of the ecosystem. In parts of Limpopo, Warthogs are culled because they destroy crops. The Warthog hunt Lodge…
Through black and white lenses
Just consider these two extremes, dirty and clean rivers.Think of the Madikwe or Marico River and then think of some parts of the Vaal River, Hennops and Jukskei. I commend…
Pensioners apply for rebates
With the pressure on to make unemployed people and pensioners pay for municipal services, pensioners are opting to use their right to apply for rebates. The City of Johannesburg says…
So near yet so far
Strides to limit carbon emissions globally, have fallen short of the target, a new report has confirmed. Findings suggest COP28 must set the stage for immediate action. By 2030 emissions…
Fika Patso Water
What we know of the Fika Patso Water Purification Plant in the Free State, is that the quality of work is acceptable and in compliance with the Department of Water…
JSE launches carbon markets
Those who are for credit markets, see them as a launchpad to global investment, while journeying to a net zero economy.Those who are suspicious of them, perceive them as a…
Eskom launches pilot to store energy
Eskom has launched a battery energy storage system, in Worcester, yesterday. The pilot, in the Western Cape, has a storage capacity of 1440 Megawatts per hour, per day.Upon completion of…