Is Climate Change Going to End the World’s Coffee Supply?
byIf you can’t start your morning without a delicious cup of coffee, the thought that coffee supply could be at risk due to climate change is worrying. Here’s what’s causing such a stir.
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The 5 Most Shocking Things People Flush Down the Toilet
byThis week marks National Water Week in South Africa. You may think no-one knows what you do in a bathroom behind closed doors, but the men and women working at the Department of Water and Sanitation definitely do.
Township Schools Replace Paper with Digital Classrooms
bySome schools in Gauteng have started embracing digital classrooms this year, which is not only better for their education but also great for the environment. So what’s this Smart Schools Project all about?
New York City Says Goodbye to Styrofoam
byDon’t bin it, ban it! That’s the approach New York City is taking against Styrofoam products this year, with a ban against all single-use Styrofoam products being implemented in a few months.
Is Cold Weather Linked to Global Warming?
byWhen we hear of global warming, we might immediately picture blaring hot sun and dried up landscapes. But warmer temperature is not the only thing scientists say is linked to global warming. Cold weather is, too.
Is Our Food Causing Deforestation?
byForget guilt over calories – the next time you dig into your favourite meal, you might feel guilt over culled forests, displaced animal homes and less oxygen on the planet.
How Deforestation Helped Unleash Ebola
byThe most recent outbreak of the Ebola virus began last December, in a town called Meliandou in the forest region of Guinea in West Africa. That is, it used to be forested, as a recent article in Vanity Fair pointed out:
Ben & Jerry’s in Support of GMO Labeling
byU.S. ice cream producer, Ben & Jerry’s is fighting GMO’s with fudge brownie ice cream.
Ban on Plastic Creates Eco-Friendly Temple
byAn eco-friendly temple in Mylapore, India, no longer allows plastic items within its doors. The ban has been set by government and is spreading to include more temples in the state of Tamil Nadu.
New Consumer Watch Dog, TOPIC, to Put an End to Natural & Organic Mislabelling in SA
byTOPIC stands for Testing of Products Initiated by Consumers and is a brand new concept that is launching in South Africa this October. A consumer-led and funded organisation, TOPIC will test the authenticity of natural and organic products and aims to protect the consumer from false claims and mislabelling.