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WATCH: Residents in Bloemfontein gasping for air quality [VIDEO]

Africa's most polluted cities
Environment

Two SA cities rank among Africa’s most polluted

DA
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DA: South Africa continues to drown in plastic pollution while ANC dithers

Watch Bloemfontein grapples with ‘unhealthy’ air quality video
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WATCH: Residents in Bloemfontein gasping for air quality [VIDEO]

Africa's most polluted cities
Environment

Two SA cities rank among Africa’s most polluted

DA
News

DA: South Africa continues to drown in plastic pollution while ANC dithers

sea pollution greece
Environment

‘Swimming in plastic’: Greek fishermen fight pollution

By Agence France-Presse02-06-2023 10:50

The fish market of Keratsini is abuzz in the early morning, with truck loads of aquatic creatures, but bottles, boots, plastic pipes and fishing nets pollute the catch.

Plastic pollution
News

Covid-19’s devastating environmental footprint

By Angeline Schwan11-05-2023 07:44

As a result of Covid-19 single-use face masks and gloves are entrapping and strangling animals across the world

City in Thailand
World News

City in Thailand heavily polluted after forest fire

By Keliah Daniels08-04-2023 10:57

IQAir ranked Chiang Mai as the most polluted city in the world, now ahead of hotspots such as Delhi and Lahore.

Thailand pollution
Environment

Health warnings as Bangkok chokes on pollution

By Agence France-Presse09-03-2023 12:23

Nearly 200,000 people in Thailand have been admitted to hospital because of air pollution this week, with Bangkok shrouded in a harmful haze.

pink river dolphin
Animals

Two endangered pink dolphins rescued from shallow Colombia river

By Agence France-Presse21-02-2023 11:27

Two pink river dolphins, a mother and her calf, were rescued from a Colombian river where the endangered mammals were trapped in shallow water.

Climate change
Environment

Should fossil fuel firms be forced to clean up carbon pollution?

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2023 07:46

Could fossil fuel companies be forced to remove planet-heating carbon pollution from the atmosphere?

Estuaries
Environment

Pollution: South Africa’s estuaries under threat

By The Conversation15-06-2022 16:34

Estuaries are considered to be some of the most productive environments on earth and economic powerhouses.

Johannesburg sulphur cloud 22
Offbeat

What’s that stench? Johannesburg being CHOKED by ‘sulphur cloud’

By Tom Head08-06-2022 13:12

Johannesburg residents are battling with a pungent stink in the air on Wednesday – due to the presence of an alleged ‘sulphur cloud’.

City of Tshwane East Lynne pollution
Gauteng

East Lynne: City of Tshwane probes water pollution following pungent smell

By Nokwanda Ncwane05-06-2022 09:48

Despite investigations, the City of Tshwane is yet to find the source of pollution in East Lynne and surrounding areas.

AfriForum, Rand West Local Municipality, Municipal Manager, Themba Goba, Randfontein Regional Court, R10 million fine, plea agreement, Matiam van Vuuren
News

Municipality fined R10m for not managing untreated wastewater

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty18-05-2022 11:16

AfriForum filed a complaint in 2016 regarding sewage pollution and their woes have come to an end after a court ruled in their favour.

Air quality bloemfontein
News

This city has the worst air quality in SA – and it’s one of the world’s ‘top polluters’

By Tom Head30-03-2022 09:15

One of the world’s biggest polluters is right here on our doorstep – and this new air quality index makes for some uncomfortable reading.

Beijing: Heavy air pollution d
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Beijing: Heavy air pollution during Winter Olympics

By Agence France-Presse24-01-2022 10:04

Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog.

Experts warn more protected ar
Environment

Experts warn more protected areas won’t save biodiversity.

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2022 14:41

Expanding nature preserves will not be enough to stem a rising tide of extinctions, a panel of experts warned Wednesday, taking aim at a draft treaty tasked with rescuing Earth’s animal and plant life.

Ozone pollution
Environment

Studies show that ozone pollution costs Asia billions in lost crops

By AFP18-01-2022 14:10

Ozone pollution is not only costing East Asian countries lots of money but poses a threat to food security in the long run.

Manatees
Environment

Florida manatees will be fed to prevent starvation

By AFP09-12-2021 14:42

In an ‘unprecedented’ plan, Florida manatees will be fed by wildlife officials in efforts to curb starvation.

Delhi schools shut indefinitel
World News

Delhi schools shut indefinitely as smog worsens

By Agence France-Presse17-11-2021 15:05

On Saturday, the Delhi government had ordered schools to close for a week and banned construction work for four days

Pakistan Lahore blanketed by s
World News

Pakistan Lahore blanketed by smog, ‘Find a solution,’ residents say

By Agence France-Presse17-11-2021 14:16

Air pollution has worsened in Pakistan in recent years, as a mixture of diesel fumes, smoke from crop burn off, and cold temperatures hangs

Masks
lockdownlife

Masked pandemic: This mask dress highlights an ignored crisis [photos]

By Marilynn Manuel27-08-2021 11:59

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Meet Nobomvu, the latest logge
Environment

Meet Nobomvu, the latest loggerhead to be rescued from a ghost fishing net [photos]

By Erene Roux22-08-2021 12:50

A 50kg female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by the Two Oceans Aquarium after she was found entangled in a ghost fishing net.

Bad air quality in Johannesbur
Health and Fitness

Bad air quality in Johannesburg poses serious health risks

By Erene Roux10-08-2021 17:07

The high levels of air pollution in Gauteng and Johannesburg is considered even more dangerous to residents’ health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plogging
Lifestyle

Plogging: The perfect way to stay fit AND save the environment

By Marilynn Manuel06-08-2021 12:25

Plogging is the combined and highly beneficial effort of jogging and picking up litter – and it is slowly becoming many people’s way of life.

Pollution air quality gauteng
News

ALERT: Gauteng air quality ‘to pose respiratory risk’ for the next few days

By Tom Head27-07-2021 16:09

Pandemic, load shedding, looting, lockdowns, and now… a pollution nightmare. Gauteng has had it tough – and its air quality is at crisis point.

Mysterious melted plastic scul
Environment

Mysterious melted plastic sculpture found on Camps Bay Beach [photos]

By Erene Roux21-07-2021 16:59

A mysterious melted plastic sculpture has been spotted on one of Cape Town’s most famous seaside spots – Camps Bay beach.

China emissions trading scheme
Business and economics

China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme

By AFP16-07-2021 11:02

The scheme was launched with China, the world’s biggest carbon emitter, seeking to take a global leadership role on the climate crisis.

methane cloud mpumalanga
Environment

Not good: A massive ‘methane cloud’ has been detected in South Africa

By Tom Head17-06-2021 09:27

It’s one of the most harmful gasses on the planet – and the discovery of a methane cloud in SA is now being investigated by environmental officials.

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