Danish police stopped an unauthorized demonstration on a second day of street protests over climate change, as environment ministers met for informal talks to advance negotiations on a new pact More than 200 activists detained Sunday Hundreds of demonstrators were outnumbered by polic
Environmentalists and activists rallied worldwide Saturday in favor of a global climate agreement. In Copenhagen, host city of the ongoing UN negotiations, a six-kilometer march from the parliament building to the conference venue gathered an estimated 50,000 people Global activists: Seal the
A war on drafts has broken out at the Copenhagen climate conference. In response to an alleged Danish draft that was leaked (click here to read more about that), China, India, South Africa and Brazil on Thursday published a draft for a climate deal calling for a “binding” amendment to the Kyoto Prot
Carbon emissions from next year´s soccer World Cup are expected to soar from the 2006 benchmark set by Germany, but host South Africa has said it would invest in carbon credits to mitigate the impact.Emissions accelerate global warming and major sports events, including the Olympics and World Cup, h
Even before any climate adaptation fund has seen the light of day, Bangladesh makes substantial demands If sea levels rise by one meter, at least 20 million Bangladeshis, of a total population about 150 million, would be displaced. If the glaciers on the Himalayas melt due to global warming, the
Looking for a new eco travel destination? Well why not take a trip to one of the below eco nations´ green shores… Based on Yale University’s Environmental Performance Index (EPI) for 2008, which measures factors such as a country’s environmental health, air pollution, water resources
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCES THE FIRST 100% SOUTH AFRICAN ORGANIC COTTON GARMENTS FOR SUMMER 2009 Just five years after introducing South Africa’s first clothing made from 100% organic cotton, Woolworths is proud to announce that they will have the first clothing ever made from local, South African grow
Renault unveils four electric car concepts at Frankfurt Motor Show For Renault, the electric vehicle is the real long-term solution to today’s environmental and noise pollution issues. Technological innovations now make it possible to mass market an electric vehicle at reasonable cost
With summer right around the corner we thought we´d share with you our Top 10 natural and organic markets in and around South Africa. So get your friends and family together and go and enjoy a morning soaking up some rays outdoors while buying your fruit and veg instead of fighting with the crowds a
All-New Third Generation Toyota Prius Raises the Bar for Hybrid Vehicles – Again When it launches this spring, the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius will once again set new standards for innovative hybrid design and technology, raising its level of convenience features and performance to new heights, inc