What’s Your Water Footprint?
byYou might not realise it, but the amount of water that you consume could be off the charts, harming the planet.
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Save the Ozone Layer with World Ozone Day
byInternational Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, otherwise known as World Ozone Day, is coming up soon! Held every year on the 16th September, it looks at what can be done to heal the ozone layer. Here’s more information and what you can do in your own life to get in on the positive action.
Can Africa Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future?
byAfrica is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with many analysts predicting economic growth to remain above 5% for the foreseeable future.
Pick n Pay Exceeds Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals
byPick n Pay has more than achieved its target on reducing carbon emissions set in 2010 – a full year ahead of schedule. The company is now focusing on reducing emissions further, through greater in-store energy efficiency and other means.
Apple iCloud Powered by Solar Farm
byIn an effort to green up their act, Apple has converted all of its data centres to clean energy. In North Carolina this means 55 000 solar panels which now power Apple’s iCloud.
Can Global Warming Affect Asthma?
byIt sounds like an action movie plot: global warming becomes so dangerous that it starts causing health problems like asthma.
Joburg to Produce its Own Electricity from Landfill
byJoburg will be South Africa’s first city to obtain electricity from landfill with the city’s first methane gas-to-power project.
Where Has the Ocean Plastic Gone?
byWe’re constantly being warned about the tons of plastic that are littering the surface of our world’s oceans – but now a recent study shows that they are disappearing.
U.S Passes Bill to Ban Sale of Elephant Ivory & Rhino Horn
byLast week, New Jersey in the U.S’s legislature took a brave step against elephant poaching, by passing a bill that eliminates the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn. C
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
byBack in 1994, the United Nations General Assembly named June 17th the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.