Kluitjieskraal, Wolseley fire
An active fire line yesterday was on the previously contained Kluitjieskraal side of the mountain. The other fire, was on the Suurvlakte dip side of the mountain, above the Silverfontein…
More about the Rural Coastal Lab
A laboratory with a focus on coastal sustainability in rural areas will be launched today in uMthatha. It is an initiative of the National Research Foundation (NRF), in partnership with…
How to reduce emissions in the transport sector
A statement from the City of Johannesburg, hosts of the C40 workshop on transport, shared a few practical tips on ways of reducing emissions in the transport sector. Encouraging the…
Joburg hosts C40 workshop on transport
The much anticipated three-day workshop organized by C40 kicks off in Joburg, today. Joburg’s Transport Department is expected to host over 20 participants from African and European cities until 25…
Spotlight on natural gas
Burning natural gas was responsible for 22 per cent of global carbon emissions, released into the atmosphere from fuel combustion in 2020 alone, according to a report by the International…
Rural Coastal Sustainability Lab in uMthatha
The National Research Foundation (NRF), in partnership with Walter Sisulu University (WSU), will launch a Rural Coastal Sustainability Laboratory, at the university’s Mthatha Campus on Wednesday, the 24 January 2024.…
Renewables slow progress
The transition to renewable energy is at a snail’s pace, compared to global goals. A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said the world is set to add…
32, 000 year old plant revived
Scientists from Russia, have revived a 32,000 year old plant from the Pleistocene era.It is the oldest plant ever to be “resurrected” by seeds grown some 32,800-years ago. The plant…
Endangered Platanna in Betty’s Bay
A Cape Platanna (Xeonopus gilli) was found close to the Malkopsvlei/Bass Lake recreational lawn area in Betty’s Bay. An excited team from the Overstrand Municipality’s Environmental Management Services, spotted this…
Temporary closure of Onrus Estuary
The Onrus Estuary was closed yesterday, due to the presence of e-coli and enterococci in the water. A statement from the Overstrand Municipality said yesterday, that the public is warned…