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Crocodiles are losing their teeth, and angling is to blame
26th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

A study of 25 Nile crocodiles in Lake St. Lucia, a World Heritage site in South Africa, found that the highest lead concentrations “ever reported for crocodilians worldwide” was due to the... 


Nedbank arranges R500m sustainability-linked loan for Old Mutual Property
23rd May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has coordinated, arranged and structured a R500-million sustainability-linked credit facility for Old Mutual Property to... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy
SA Weather Service allocated R100m to ensure 'state of the art' forecasts
19th May 2022 By: News24Wire

The South African Weather Service will be allocated R100-million over three years to upgrade its infrastructure with modern radar technology used in detecting severe storms, says Minister of... 


KZN floods
Global warming made S Africa's recent floods twice as likely – study
13th May 2022 By: Reuters

Global warming made the heavy rains behind South Africa's devastating floods last month twice as likely as they would have been if greenhouse gas emissions had never heated the planet, scientists... 


A condenser lift using a hydraulic gantry at a heavy lift job in South Africa
Efficient trucks added to fleet
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros added four new trucks from global truck manufacturer Volvo to its heavy lifting and materials handling fleet. Lovemore Bros heavy rigging manager... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


A long row of solar panels of specially designed Genius trackers supplied by Gamechange solar at an installation in South Africa
Tracker technology increases PV efficacy
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The Genius Tracker from solar energy equipment supplier GameChange Solar can increase a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation’s harnessing efficacy by up to 25% as opposed to a static tracking... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


African researchers invited to apply for JWO Research Grant
11th May 2022 By: Sane Dhlamini

African researchers are invited to apply for this year’s Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, for projects with a focus on the preservation of Africa’s natural environment. The winning... 


Flood damage to roads in KZN
New infrastructure vulnerable to climate change owing to mismanagement, corruption
10th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

New infrastructure was just as vulnerable to climate change as ageing infrastructure, said South African Local Government Association (Salga) senior climate change adviser Slindile Maphumulo on May... 


Deforestation, forest degradation responsible for 10% of yearly human-made carbon dioxide – report
4th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

A scientific assessment of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD+) policy finds that while REDD+ has provided a “convenient umbrella” for... 


Kipeto wind project's biodiversity plan offsets potential bird impacts
26th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The biodiversity action plan of the 100 MW Kipeto Wind energy project, in Kenya, includes attempts to offset potential impacts on birds through on-site mitigation measures, including the... 


Oracle study shows people worldwide and in South Africa prioritising sustainability
21st April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A study of more than 11 000 consumers and business leaders across 15 countries, including South Africa, found that people are more likely to do business with and work for organisations that act... 


Advocacy groups disappointed by Minister’s leave to appeal Mpumalanga air pollution case
13th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Environmental justice group groundWork and Mpumalanga community organisation Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action (Vukani) are disappointed with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 


DFFE invites public comment on standard for the development of power lines, substations
12th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has opened channels for the public to comment on the 'Standard for the Development of Power Lines and Substations within Identified... 


An image of Mondi's wetland conservation in South Africa
Sequestration crucial for local forestry, paper industries
1st April 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) executive director Jane Molony highlights that in the National Treasury’s Budget Review in February, sequestration was... 


Photo of a black rhino
World Bank issues $150m bond to help South Africa conserve endangered wildlife
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The World Bank, through its International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has issued a five-year, $150-million Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) sustainable development bond in... 


AFD support, expertise delivers innovative solutions to protect, manage Durban’s river systems
15th March 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is providing support and expertise to the eThekwini metropolitan municipality to help with the implementation of its Transformative Riverine Management... 


Environmental groups opposed to Richards Bay gas power plant get High Court date
10th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental organisations the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and groundWork have been notified that their case challenging the environmental authorisation by the Department... 


Western Cape adopts new air quality management plan
10th March 2022 By: Yvonne Silaule

The Western Cape government recently adopted the Western Cape Air Quality Management Plan (2021 – 2025), which it says "progressively realises our vision for clean and healthy air for all in the... 


World atomic body reviewing plan to discharge treated Fukushima water into the sea  
21st February 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

A task force of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other international experts visited Japan last week to gather information and collect water samples, in order to be able to draw up an... 


Investment in conserving land, oceans can benefit economies and the environment
17th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has been urged to support the Global Deal for Nature proposal to conserve at least 30% of the world's land and oceans by 2030 at the fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the... 


A large gas fueled boiler inside a building used in industrial applications
Policies drive gas interest
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

The regulatory environment for environmental policies and decreasing emissions is a key driver when a boiler owner decides to convert to using natural gas as a fuel source, says natural gas... 


Sibanye stresses importance of healthy wetlands
2nd February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Precious and battery metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater acknowledges that wetlands are critical ecosystems that support its business, communities and ensure all are resilient to the impacts of... 


A truck transporting coal, with a power station in the background
Social cost of using fossil fuels much higher than govt gains, study shows
31st January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) finds in a report on South Africa’s energy fiscal policies, that the social cost of fossil fuel combustion for South Africa is at... 


Image of a haul truck at a water reclamation plant
Prepared to support energy transition
28th January 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

As South Africa prepares to transition to renewable sources of energy, carbon-intensive companies such as coal exporter Thungela can assist in this energy transition by ensuring delivery of higher... 


A photo of a breeding colony of notothenioid icefish
South African scientist helps discover world’s largest fish breeding colony
25th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

University of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Entomology Dr Mia Wege was part of an international collaborative research team that... 


Shell’s South African partner warns against halting oil search
25th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

Shell’s South African partner dismissed fears that seismic surveys for offshore oil and gas could endanger marine life and warned that halting searches could leave the country entirely dependent on... 


South African groups take court action to block seismic search
23rd January 2022 By: Bloomberg

South African groups are taking court action to block a seismic survey, used to find oil and gas resources, that’s planned off the country’s west coast. Environmental organizations and communities... 


DFFE deploys environmental inspectors to investigate KZN mine slurry river pollution
14th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has deployed a team of environmental management inspectors to assist in an investigation into a slurry dam burst in KwaZulu-Natal on... 


Vergelegen Wine Estate viticulturist Rudolf Kriel
Vergelegen wine estate tests environment-friendly gum poles
14th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Wine producer Vergelegen Wine Estate, in Somerset West, is testing a new concept – environment-friendly eucalyptus poles that have not been chemically treated – in some of its vineyards The... 


Toxic fumes ship will be dumping chemicals off St Helena Bay until March - maritime authority
13th January 2022 By: News24Wire

Around 1 500 tonnes of chemicals on the NS Qingdao bulk carrier were being dumped into the sea about 250km off St Helena Bay in an operation expected to end in March, the SA Maritime Authority... 


Indian Ocean
Another seismic survey is heading to SA waters, this time from Australia
13th January 2022 By: News24Wire

Just as the Amazon Warrior, a vessel that was to conduct a seismic survey off the Wild Coast on behalf of Shell, left South Africa, attention is now focused on another planned survey, this time off... 


Herbert Smith Freehills partner Peter Leon
Opinion: Shell prevented from proceeding with seismic survey offshore of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province
10th January 2022

In this opinion piece, law firm Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Africa co-chairperson Peter Leon, senior associate Ernst Muller and associate Mandy Hattingh write about the High Court's... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
'Special apartheid': Mantashe accuses anti-Shell lobby of 'oppressing' development
9th December 2021 By: News24Wire

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has condemned "unrelenting attacks" on oil and gas development in South Africa, which appear designed to thwart economic growth and deepen... 


JSE releases sustainability, climate change disclosure guidelines
9th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have become central and are, more than ever, being factored into the development of sustainable and resilient markets and economies, both locally... 


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