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Visitors, invasive species and climate change threaten pristine Antarctica

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8 May 2012

Permits issued to False Bay shark researchers

7 May 2012

Bonn meeting commits to COP17 outcomes

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Durban to set power landmark

3 May 2012

R800m allocated to Green Fund

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Fight against rhino poaching requires joint initiatives

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Dept targets women and people with disabilities

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