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| There is potential for alignment of the proposed carbon offset trading scheme that is currently under consideration by National Treasury and the carbon budgeting approach required by the National Climate Change Response Paper (NCCRP). read more>> |
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| To mark International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Waste Trade Company supported the annual Bob Richards Sundays River Trash Bash by assisting with the coordination of the event, supplying the needed resources and collecting the trash that was collected by all volunteers who cleaned the river and the village. read more>> |
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| Samsung Electronics Africa, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and the Gauteng Department of Education, has handed over a solar-powered internet school (SPIS) to the Refalletse Primary School in Orange Farm near Johannesburg. read more>> |
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| The establishment of the Ford Wildlife Foundation is part of the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. read more>> |
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| Approximately 250 people gathered to plant 2,400 trees at the Greenpop Hogsback Reforest Fest which took place from 12-14 September at Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. read more>> |
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| A six-kilometre floating fish farm anchored off Port Elizabeth's popular Hobie Beach is set to go ahead despite an outcry that it will be a magnet for sharks and pose a massive threat to eco-tourism, marine life and investment in Nelson Mandela Bay. read more>> |
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| This year's annual International Coastal Clean-up Day, coordinated by Plastics|SA, Ocean Conservancy, KZN Wildlife and other strategic partners, was once again a huge success. read more>> |
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| The Montecasino Bird Garden in Johannesburg has been awarded African Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation (PAAZAB). read more>> |
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| Vanguard is providing the craning solution for 20 wind turbine generators (WTG) at the new Grassridge wind energy facility near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. read more>> |
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| A recent report by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate found that renewable energy (RE) sources have emerged with stunning and unexpected speed as large-scale, and increasingly economically viable, alternatives to fossil fuels. read more>> |
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| Tshedimosetso House boasts the continent's first building integrated solar facade, which makes it a base of ongoing research into this technology. read more>> |
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| Four additions to the V&A Waterfront Silo District, built around the historic grain silo complex will be completed soon. All are to pursue groundbreaking sustainability opportunities. read more>> |
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| Engen has established a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on Réunion, the French island in the Indian Ocean. read more>> |
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| PRETORIA: The inter-governmental agreement regarding nuclear energy signed between South Africa and Russia is one of over 60 different energy-related co-operation agreements signed by the Department of Energy. read more>> |
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| The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says the continuing vandalism and theft of valves, copper and transformers has a direct bearing on water shortages in many municipalities across South Africa. read more>> |
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| Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Mazda has launched a renewed all-out attack on the South African market with a heavily-armed fighting force made up of 20 new SUV, hatchback, and a brace of small and medium sedans all brimming with new technology. read more>> |
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