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Protecting penguins: New offshore regulations open for comment

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Why investing in biodiversity is crucial to reaching SDGsJustin Bott

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CSIR to coordinate phase one of WC green hydrogen master plan

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DFFE identifies 59 bankable biodiversity projects

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Illegal enlargement of West Coast farm dam condonedJohn Yeld

Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

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Why investing in biodiversity is crucial to reaching SDGs

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CSIR to coordinate phase one of WC green hydrogen master plan

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Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

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Greenwashing: How to unmask it and protect SA's environment

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 18 Jan 2024

Shell joins international sell-off of Nigeria onshore oil and gas holdings

Ron Bousso 17 Jan 2024

Rui Lopes, animal welfare specialist and Equity Principal & Head of Africa Relations at Lopes Attorneys

#BizTrends2024: Animal welfare laws and regulation - what we can expect in 2024

Rui Lopes and Michael Jenkins 16 Jan 2024

Emira plants for the years ahead

Emira plants for the years ahead

Catchwords 16 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers

#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers

Gisela Kruger 15 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste

#BizTrends2024: Wastewater management is a critical pillar to preserving our water - and environment

Kate Stubbs 8 Jan 2024

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'Animal activist' arrested for illegal possession of rhino horns

29 Dec 2023

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Celebrating SA’s firefighters

28 Dec 2023

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Communities urged to engage Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

22 Dec 2023

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Animals in entertainment: What are their rights?

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 21 Dec 2023

Coffee firms turning away from Africa as EU deforestation law looms

Coffee firms turning away from Africa as EU deforestation law looms

Maytaal Angel and Dewi Kurniawati 19 Dec 2023

Durban beaches closed due to contamination

Durban beaches closed due to contamination

18 Dec 2023

File photo: Afghan nationals rest at a camp after returning from Pakistan at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, 14 November 2023. Abdul Khaliq Sediqi/International Rescue Committee (IRC)/ Handout via Reuters/ File photo

Humanitarian crises will worsen in 2024 - International Rescue Committee

Reuters 18 Dec 2023

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Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange park

Nyasha Chingono 8 Dec 2023

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Sprightly Seed and Bel Porto School bring food security to Cape Town with community market garden

Aa-isha Hassiem 8 Dec 2023

The green area is where Searcher Geodata will do its seismic survey in 2024. Map from consultant’s environmental assessment report

Australian company to start seismic survey off West Coast in January

Steve Kretzmann 7 Dec 2023

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

OnPoint PR 6 Dec 2023

Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

Sappi 6 Dec 2023

EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

Our Salad Mix 4 Dec 2023

Enhancing environmental literacy: Introducing Captain Fanplastic and the Black Mermaid

Enhancing environmental literacy: Introducing Captain Fanplastic and the Black Mermaid

Soapbox 21 Nov 2023

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Initiative seeks to combat alien species

20 Nov 2023

Vodacom AI early warning system to help protect marine mammals

WWF South Africa 17 Nov 2023

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals

Catchwords 8 Nov 2023

Why surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Why surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Laura Lander, Grazia Todeschini 8 Nov 2023

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Mauritius Commercial Bank Capital Markets advises EnVolt in historic green bond

7 Nov 2023

Environmental activists came together to picket outside Parliament to oppose TotalEnergies’ offshore drilling for oil and gas. Photo: Qaqamba Falintenjwa | GroundUp

Activists demand end to TotalEnergies offshore drilling

Qaqamba Falithenjwa 6 Nov 2023

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