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Sinkhole in China
lifestyle

Great hole of China: Forest found inside 192-metre deep sinkhole [watch]

Trash campaign
Environment

What a waste: Proud garbage wearer dons his trash for a month

Great barrier reef
Environment

91%: Summer heatwave bleaches Great Barrier Reef

Sinkhole in China
Environment

Great hole of China: Forest found inside 192-metre deep sinkhole [watch]

Trash campaign
Environment

What a waste: Proud garbage wearer dons his trash for a month

Great barrier reef
Environment

91%: Summer heatwave bleaches Great Barrier Reef

COP15
Environment

UN COP15: Talks open on combatting degraded land and desertification

By AFP09-05-2022 16:16

African heads of states attended Monday’s opening session of the UN’s COP15 talks to fight desertification and land degradation.

Amazon deforestation, Brazil
Environment

Brazil’s Amazon reaches a new deforestation record in April

By Agence France-Presse07-05-2022 17:52

Brazil’s Amazon reaches a new deforestation record in April by destroying more than 1 000 square kilometers, official figures on Friday

birds heatwave
Environment

Dehydrated birds struggle to survive in India’s relentless heatwave

By AFP06-05-2022 11:14

The heatwave in India has made life a misery for humans and birds alike, experts warn that climate change is making conditions more intense.

Microbe-based faux beef instead of grilled meat
Environment

Would you eat microbe-based faux beef to save forests and slash CO2?

By Agence France-Presse05-05-2022 09:00

Researchers reported on Wednesday that swapping half of red meat consumption for microbe based beef, would reduce tree loss and CO2 pollution.

Jair Bolsonaro deforestation
Environment

Jair Bolsonaro’s Brazil responds to less than 3% of deforestation alerts

By AFP04-05-2022 14:51

Environmental monitor said President Jair Bolsonaro’s government has responded to less than 3% of deforestation alerts in Brazil.

Urine
Environment

The potential of pee: Can human urine help feed the world?

By AFP02-05-2022 15:45

Using urine to fertilise plants may seem crude but researchers are taking interest in the potential of pee to cut environmental pollution.

plastic waste
Environment

Adidas reaffirms commitment to end plastic waste

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-05-2022 20:48

Adidas aims to end plastic waste by having 90% of its product be sustainable by 2025 and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Polar Bear
Environment

Look! A polar bear meanders alone in a snowy small town in Canada

By AFP01-05-2022 12:16

A polar bear was spotted in the Quebec region of Canada with the provincial police tweeting and warning residents to stay indoors.

Black Rhino
Environment

Expansion of species: Four Black Rhino translocated in KZN

By Nokuthula Ngcobo29-04-2022 17:30

In a bid to preserve the genetics of the Weenen and Ithala Black Rhino population, four rhinoceros were translocated in KZN.

Red Rebels in Cape Town taking part in Climate change protest
Environment

Climate change reportedly creating new virus hotspots

By Agence France-Presse29-04-2022 15:28

Researchers warned that climate change force animals to move to cooler areas, meet other species and create new virus infecting humans

Tourism
Environment

Future tourism may include an underwater visit to Mandela’s prison cell

By Alicia Naidoo26-04-2022 14:49

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is calling on citizens from across the world to fight climate change with #ChangeTheJourney.

Sawa Lake in Iraq
Environment

Iraq’s Sawa Lake disappeared due to overuse and climate change

By Agence France-Presse26-04-2022 10:08

Human activities and climate change have combined to turn Sawa lake in Iraq’s southern province into a barren wasteland with piles of salt

bears-snoring
Environment

Family shocked after discovering FIVE bears snoring under their home

By Marilynn Manuel25-04-2022 14:12

A family had the shock of their lives after finding that the strange sounds coming from under their house was actually five snoring bears.

Sumatran tigers
Environment

Three endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in Indonesia

By AFP25-04-2022 10:58

In a blow to the critically endangered species, three Sumatran tigers were killed in western Indonesia after being ensnared by traps.

Dalai Lama
Environment

Dalai Lama urges move to renewable energy to fight climate change

By AFP24-04-2022 16:38

Dalai Lama urged the public to reduce fossil fuel use during a meeting on Earth Day, warning that the climate change crisis impacts everyone.

KZN Disaster Management teams
Environment

Warnings for floods in SA: Planning for future climate change

By The Conversation22-04-2022 14:38

Could anyone predict the KZN floods? There isn’t a simple answer, scientists believe these types of events will occur more in the future.

Jessica the hippo
Environment

Warm and sweet: Jessica the celeb hippo’s penchant for rooibos [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo21-04-2022 17:08

Annually, thousands of tourists flock to the 6 ha reserve in Hoedspruit to catch a glimpse of the celeb hippo as she sips a cup of rooibos.

water shortage Santiago
Environment

Santiago’s water shortages force them to ditch exotic plants

By AFP20-04-2022 16:54

In their drought-busting efforts, Santiago aim to replace thirsty exotic plans with more endemic ones that can handle water shortages.

Cow dung power
Environment

Cow Dung power: India is tapping into a new energy source

By AFP20-04-2022 15:40

India is exploring a new source of energy with the usage of cow dung
which could also prove to be environmentally friendly.

Indigenous reservations
Environment

Indigenous reservations in Brazil continue to block deforestation

By AFP19-04-2022 18:46

Although the destruction of the Amazon forest goes on, indigenous reservations continue to act as a barrier against deforestation.

Aquatic megafauna
Environment

Assessing the scale of large aquatic animals being hunted and traded

By The Conversation15-04-2022 11:28

New research looks at how at the hunt and often illegal trade of large aquatic animals used for meat, remedies and traditional use.

Climate change
Environment

Lost golden toad a sign of climate change extinction threat

By AFP13-04-2022 16:53

Golden toads were the first species where climate change has been seen as a driver of extinction with around 5 775 others in risk.

pangolins
Environment

Fresh start: Endangered pangolins treated at Joburg vet clinic

By AFP13-04-2022 09:54

Pangolins rescued from traffickers are being treated at the Johannesburg Wildlife Vet before they’re carefully sent back to the wild.

Six African wild dogs have been released at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) in KwaZulu-Natal - a great step forward in conservation efforts for this priority species.
Environment

Pack of African wild dogs released in KZN game reserve

By Erene Roux12-04-2022 13:01

Six African wild dogs have been released in KwaZulu-Natal in an attempt to forward conservation efforts for this priority species.

Kiryusha
Environment

Abandoned bear Kiryusha leaves Ukraine for new life in Dutch zoo

By AFP11-04-2022 17:39

Kiryusha, the abandoned Ukrainian bear, has been rescued from living in pitiful conditions to start a new life at a Dutch zoo.

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