Day 12: Mop up underway in the Cedeberg
Mop up has begun in Cederberg, specifically at Remhoogte and Buffelshoek. Friday marks day 12 of a fire that has burnt an estimated 53 000 hectares. Cape Nature said in…
Climate Change falls over 20% behind top global concerns in 2025
A global consumer awareness survey conducted by IPSOS this year, in about 50 countries, found war and conflict dominate public worries (52%, followed by climate change (31%). Read more on…
Eventful New Year in parts of Europe
Netherlands A fire broke out at the top of Vondelkerk (Vondel Church), in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, destroying the upper section of a historic building. Germany Credit: Christian Charisius/dpa Germany’s…
Poaching of species widespread
The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions. Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting…
Inland depression expected to land in Mozambique by Saturday
Meteorologists have confirmed the slow arrival of an inland depression in Mozambique by Saturday. It is expected to develop further by next week, resulting in 200mm of heavy rains. This…
4 SA young scientists granted the World Innovative Science Award
Four young South African scientists won both gold and silver awards at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO), in Bali, Indonesia. The event, organised annually by the Indonesia Scientific…
11 resolutions, 3 decisions and a Ministerial Declaration at UNEA-7
Countries have adopted 11 resolutions, 3 decisions and a Ministerial Declaration, at UNEA7 in Nairobi. More than 6,000 people , from 186 countries attended the week-long Assembly held at the…
Source
Catch up on what you cannot afford to miss in the latest supplement of Source, published by Earthnews365. Inside: The extent of poaching, critical minerals for the green economy, SA’s…
4th National Biodiversity Assessment launched
The fourth National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) was launched by Bernice Swarts, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF). The last assessment was done 20 years ago. It…
Eskom gets thumbs up to further unbundling
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Energy and Electricity, has given green light for Eskom to further its unbundling strategy. Eskom Green, is one of the newest entities to be formed,…