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The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'John Yeld

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R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

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R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

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New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

18 Apr 2024

#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

#WTMA18: Experiencing the wild with Aquila Safaris

Robin Fredericks 3 May 2018

Doing the right thing is good for people and profits

Doing the right thing is good for people and profits

UCT Graduate School of Business 3 May 2018

This month Sweden built the first road that charges electric vehicles as they drive.

Sweden's new road powers electric vehicles - what's the environmental impact?

Rick Greenough 26 Apr 2018

AI will be used by humanitarian organisations - this could deepen neocolonial tendencies

AI will be used by humanitarian organisations - this could deepen neocolonial tendencies

Dan McQuillan 24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

23 Apr 2018

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City Sightseeing water conservation efforts reduces consumption to 20 litres a day

23 Apr 2018

In social investment, it's now about hard evidence and measured impact

In social investment, it's now about hard evidence and measured impact

Next Generation 20 Apr 2018

How plastic-eating bacteria actually work - a chemist explains

Emily Flashman 19 Apr 2018

Renée Minnaar wins 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards

Renée Minnaar wins 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards

19 Apr 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

18 Apr 2018

SAWEA looks to improve implementation of ED components through industry practice

SAWEA looks to improve implementation of ED components through industry practice

18 Apr 2018

Social needs to up its game to keep receiving financial support

Social needs to up its game to keep receiving financial support

Next Generation 18 Apr 2018

Smart urbanism, sustainability in the spotlight at upcoming RICS Summit Africa

Smart urbanism, sustainability in the spotlight at upcoming RICS Summit Africa

16 Apr 2018

Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

In the yellow circle is Field A where the stadium would be built. Map image from .

Anger over 10,000-seater stadium for Observatory

Aidan Jones 12 Apr 2018

The Maslow Sandton offsets conferencing carbon emissions by funding Wonderbag project

The Maslow Sandton offsets conferencing carbon emissions by funding Wonderbag project

10 Apr 2018

Eskom’s pilot wind-farm facility at Klipheuwel. The utility must seriously consider in-house renewable projects.

Why South Africa's power utility should boost its output of in-house renewables

Hartmut Winkler 9 Apr 2018

Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

5 Apr 2018

MSC Cruises first cruise line to receive Bureau Veritas award for sustainable and environmental stewardship

MSC Cruises first cruise line to receive Bureau Veritas award for sustainable and environmental stewardship

28 Mar 2018

Ultra-thin sun shield could protect Great Barrier Reef

27 Mar 2018

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore PVT Installation. (Image Supplied)

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town maximises rooftop space with hybrid PVT project

27 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Davinci Hotel awarded Meetings Africa 2018 Green Hotel Award

Davinci Hotel awarded Meetings Africa 2018 Green Hotel Award

23 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

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Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

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R37.5m biorefinery facility launched in Durban to extract maximum value from biomass waste

22 Mar 2018

From Hook to Cook: Bistro Sixteen82, Abalobi partners on first restaurant-supported fishery

From Hook to Cook: Bistro Sixteen82, Abalobi partners on first restaurant-supported fishery

20 Mar 2018

#AZA18: 'Future of our cities is the future of our humanity'

#AZA18: 'Future of our cities is the future of our humanity'

20 Mar 2018

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This month Sweden built the first road that charges electric vehicles as they drive.

Sweden's new road powers electric vehicles - what's the environmental impact?

Rick Greenough 26 Apr 2018

AI will be used by humanitarian organisations - this could deepen neocolonial tendencies

AI will be used by humanitarian organisations - this could deepen neocolonial tendencies

Dan McQuillan 24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

#WTMA18: Wesgro's water-offset tool for visitors to boost water-wise tourism

23 Apr 2018

HelenOnline via

City Sightseeing water conservation efforts reduces consumption to 20 litres a day

23 Apr 2018

In social investment, it's now about hard evidence and measured impact

In social investment, it's now about hard evidence and measured impact

Next Generation 20 Apr 2018

How plastic-eating bacteria actually work - a chemist explains

Emily Flashman 19 Apr 2018

Renée Minnaar wins 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards

Renée Minnaar wins 31st Corobrik Architectural Awards

19 Apr 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

This is what's on the agenda for Sustainability Week 2018

18 Apr 2018

SAWEA looks to improve implementation of ED components through industry practice

SAWEA looks to improve implementation of ED components through industry practice

18 Apr 2018

Social needs to up its game to keep receiving financial support

Social needs to up its game to keep receiving financial support

Next Generation 18 Apr 2018

Smart urbanism, sustainability in the spotlight at upcoming RICS Summit Africa

Smart urbanism, sustainability in the spotlight at upcoming RICS Summit Africa

16 Apr 2018

Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

In the yellow circle is Field A where the stadium would be built. Map image from .

Anger over 10,000-seater stadium for Observatory

Aidan Jones 12 Apr 2018

The Maslow Sandton offsets conferencing carbon emissions by funding Wonderbag project

The Maslow Sandton offsets conferencing carbon emissions by funding Wonderbag project

10 Apr 2018

Eskom’s pilot wind-farm facility at Klipheuwel. The utility must seriously consider in-house renewable projects.

Why South Africa's power utility should boost its output of in-house renewables

Hartmut Winkler 9 Apr 2018

Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

Darling Brew declared carbon neutral

5 Apr 2018

MSC Cruises first cruise line to receive Bureau Veritas award for sustainable and environmental stewardship

MSC Cruises first cruise line to receive Bureau Veritas award for sustainable and environmental stewardship

28 Mar 2018

Ultra-thin sun shield could protect Great Barrier Reef

27 Mar 2018

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore PVT Installation. (Image Supplied)

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town maximises rooftop space with hybrid PVT project

27 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Davinci Hotel awarded Meetings Africa 2018 Green Hotel Award

Davinci Hotel awarded Meetings Africa 2018 Green Hotel Award

23 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

All images supplied

R37.5m biorefinery facility launched in Durban to extract maximum value from biomass waste

22 Mar 2018

From Hook to Cook: Bistro Sixteen82, Abalobi partners on first restaurant-supported fishery

From Hook to Cook: Bistro Sixteen82, Abalobi partners on first restaurant-supported fishery

20 Mar 2018

#AZA18: 'Future of our cities is the future of our humanity'

#AZA18: 'Future of our cities is the future of our humanity'

20 Mar 2018

R10m up for grabs in 2018 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards

R10m up for grabs in 2018 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards

19 Mar 2018

Watershed at the V&A Waterfront

V&A buildings awarded five new Green Star ratings

16 Mar 2018

Community solar innovation recognised during 2018 SEED SA Symposium

Community solar innovation recognised during 2018 SEED SA Symposium

16 Mar 2018

Growthpoint goes greener to attract specialised investors

Growthpoint goes greener to attract specialised investors

Alistair Anderson 14 Mar 2018

We need bowling greens and golf courses for affordable housing

We need bowling greens and golf courses for affordable housing

Nick Budlender 13 Mar 2018

Empower Shack long-listed for RIBA International Prize

Empower Shack long-listed for RIBA International Prize

12 Mar 2018

The plantings of New York’s High Line Park were inspired by plants that had naturally colonised the disused railway viaduct. By David Berkowitz, New York, , CC BY 2.0,

Building a 'second nature' into our cities: wildness, art and biophilic design

Jordan Lacey 8 Mar 2018

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FAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

CT launches landfill gas flaring project

CT launches landfill gas flaring project

5 Mar 2018

Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

Italy, China propose solution to Lake Chad's water problem

Stephanie Findlay 2 Mar 2018

Team Siewasser wins #DigihackAfrica2018

2 Mar 2018

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