11 Jun 2013

Environment & Conservation

Fraudsters named and shamed, but...

It's all very well for Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe to tell us that the naming and shaming of a list of convicts shows government's commitment in fighting fraud and corruption. However, there are many of us out there who would like to see a few people higher up, so to speak, not only go to court and answer charges, but also be named and shamed if found guilty.

We have a massive unemployment problem in this country, right? But the ANC is hell-bent on banning labour brokers. Now Busa has warned that if the government goes ahead and bans brokers, unemployment will rise. It's a faint hope, however, that those bent on banning brokers, will listen.

Is your company culture putting you at greater risk of fraud? asks Kevin Phillips. Read this article, take note, and then see where your company might be lacking in prevention measures; it could be the most useful read you have had in some time.

He's big, wild and lovable himself, so he should know... Henrie Geyser, our motoring editor, says that the new Chrysler SRT8 is a big, wild, lovable animal.

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Weekly top stories

Give a hoot, don't pollute
[Beverley Klein] The African Marine Debris Summit held at Kirstenbosch from 6 - 7 June 2013, proved both concerning and hopeful at the same time. The companies and people involved are committed to aiding seals, sharks, whales, birds and turtles. Read more >>
Embrace waste as wealth source - Mabudafhasi
[Sindy Peters]
Iconic oceans at risk - WWF

Environment & Conservation
Blackheath Primary pupils clean up canal
A 250-strong team of environmental enthusiasts consisting of Grade 7 learners, teachers, PenBev employees and local community members gathered at the Blackheath Community Centre on Saturday morning, 1 June 2013, to show their support for a cleaner, greener community. Read more >>

Marine legislation needs urgent improvement - WWF-SA
The South African government urgently needs to enact the International Civil Liability Convention (CLC) and Fund Convention into domestic legislation, according to WWF South Africa (WWF-SA). This is necessary to increase protection of vital marine resources, and to prevent incidents such as the Seli 1 oil spill. Read more >>

BOS Ice Tea - making virtual reforestation a reality
Beverage company BOS Ice Tea has launched a new smartphone app, BOSify YOUR WORLD, that enables virtual transformation of urban environments. Read more >>

Education is key to overcoming environmental challenges - WESSA
As Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." WESSA has conducted an extensive review process in order to determine the strategic priority for taking action to overcome the environmental challenges South Africa faces. The review revealed that education and training to build human capacity is key. Read more >>


Climate change
Renewable energy - SA joins the Club
[Sue Blaine] South Africa has joined a group of 10 countries that have formed a Renewables Club, with the common goal of promoting the use of energy generated from renewable sources worldwide. Read more >>


Conservation
La Motte awarded Champion status in Biodiversity in Wine initiative
La Motte's collection of rare flower varieties that are lovingly cultivated and re-established in the area is one of the reasons for it to have been awarded Champion status in the Biodiversity in Wine initiative (BWI). Read more >>

Iconic oceans at risk - WWF
The recent Seli 1 oil spill is a harsh reminder of the threat posed to the environment by an insufficiently regulated shipping industry. In anticipation of World Oceans Day on Saturday, 8 June 2013, a new study on shipping incidents has been released by the WWF. The study reveals that certain iconic oceans are the most at risk. Read more >>

WWF-SA calls on SA to stop wasting food
In support of World Environment Day's (WED's) theme, Think. Eat. Save., WWF South Africa (WWF-SA) is asking that South Africans make careful choices to prevent wasting food. Read more >>

King Shaka International sets a green example
During the three years that it has been operational, King Shaka International Airport has taken important steps to minimise its environmental impact, and preserve and protect its neighbouring communities. Read more >>

Think. Eat. Save. for SA Environment Month
5 June 2013 saw World Environment Day (WED) promote positive environmental action worldwide. The celebrations coincided with National Environment Month in South Africa. Read more >>


Environmental management
Give a hoot, don't pollute
[Beverley Klein] The African Marine Debris Summit held at Kirstenbosch from 6 - 7 June 2013, proved both concerning and hopeful at the same time. The companies and people involved are committed to aiding seals, sharks, whales, birds and turtles. Read more >>

Charting mines' real impact on SA's landscape
JOHANNESBURG: The law demands that mines measure and limit their environmental impact on their own mine property, but the wider - and often more significant - effects of mining are often ignored; research now underway at the Centre for Sustainability in Mining and Industry (CSMI) at Wits University aims to change that. Read more >>

Omo Liquid Schools Campaign encourages youth to go green
Over 480 schools in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have registered to take part in this year's schools challenge, which is part of the national 2013 OMO Liquid Schools Campaign initiated by FMCG giant, Unilever. Read more >>

Think green, Eat wisely, Save lives and the environment
This year's World Environment Day, which was celebrated on Wednesday, 5 June 2013, was themed Think. Eat. Save. According to Greg McManus, MD of the Heritage Environmental Management Company, the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry could take the lead in this area. Read more >>

Sandton Convention Centre's green efforts receive Gold Certification
Sandton Convention Centre has received a Gold Certification from the Heritage Certification Programme. The award recognises the conference and exhibition venue's proactive efforts and commitment to sustainability. Read more >>

100 years of weed control on World Environment Day
[Issued by Wits University] Alien invasive plants that strangle out South Africa's natural flora have been the target of teams of weed controllers for a century this year. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Sustainable development
Embrace waste as wealth source - Mabudafhasi
[Sindy Peters] Welcoming delegates from around the world and highlighting her department's efforts in developing a regulatory system to conserve the ocean environment, Deputy Minister for Environmental Affairs Rejoice Mabudafhasi opened the African Marine Debris Summit. Read more >>

SA sugar producer looking increasingly at energy production
South African-based sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett, says that renewable energy, in the form of biofuel production and electricity generation, is of increasing importance to the business. Read more >>

Groen Sebenza: green skills development and job creation
The Groen Sebenza Jobs Fund Partnership Project is an initiative which aims to build capacity for conservation in South Africa, developing skills in the biodiversity sector whilst creating sustainable employment opportunities. As part of the pilot programme, 48 interns were welcomed to WESSA offices across the country on 3 June 2013. Read more >>

Environmental Affairs head office earns six Green Stars
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has awarded a 6 Star Green Star SA Office Design v1 certification to the new Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) head office in Pretoria. Read more >>

Eat, love, waste 1,3bn tons of food a year
Many a child has been admonished for not eating their food with the words "...there are children starving in Ethiopia..." usually to little or no avail. Read more >>

Functus officio - a principle that affects our daily lives
[Richard Marcus] One million tyres consumed monthly in South Africa will, as a result of the approval of the implementation of the REDISA Plan, now be recycled effectively and productively. The plan has been praised by international experts as best practice and may form the blueprint for future recycling plans in other waste streams. Read more >>


Wildlife management
Three more rhino poachers arrested at KNP
PRETORIA: The South African National Parks (SANParks) on Saturday, 8 June 2013, announced that three more suspected poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane section of the Kruger National Park (KNP). Read more >>


International

'Finn-ish' wind farm, Google urges
STOCKHOLM, FINLAND: Google said on Tuesday (4 June) it had entered a ten-year deal with a Swedish wind farm developer to power a data centre in Finland that will soon reduce its energy costs. Read more >>


More International


Government

Government urged to drop carbon tax
[Linda Ensor] Opposition parties on Tuesday (4 June) urged government not to proceed with its proposed carbon tax‚ because of its negative impact on SA's growth rate and the minimal impact it would have on global emissions. Read more >>


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