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Elections 2014 – who gets your green vote?

May 5, 2014 10 Comments

This week we will vote for the future of this country. If you are aware of climate change and other threats to our environment and therefore to our civilisation, it helps to take note of how the different parties plan to respond to these threats. What are they saying in their manifestos about: Energy and Climate change Water (services and resources) Mining and … [Read more...]

French energy minister promises 100,000 green jobs

May 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Segolene Royal, appointed French energy and environment minister this month, said she planned to create 100,000 jobs in the next three years with a drive for green growth. Royal told a news conference she wanted to accelerate investment in renewable energies like wind, solar, biomass and marine energy, as well as in insulation of buildings. In coming days, Royal will make … [Read more...]

Calderon dismisses ‘false’ choice between climate and economy

April 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Economic growth is compatible with tackling climate change, says leader of ‘Stern Review 2′ report on climate economics. Calderon was Mexico's president for six years, during which he oversaw UN climate talks in Cancun. The choice between tackling climate change and growing the economy is a “false dilemma”, according to Felipe Calderon, former president of Mexico. Some … [Read more...]

Investors to move money from dirty energy?

April 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Some of our world's largest global investment funds are seriously considering dropping dirty energy. Ernest Pillay speaks with Kevin James of GCX Africa.  Ernest Pillay: Investors are increasingly considering the decision to withdraw their investment in fossil fuel oil and gas companies. The latest to announce that they are considering a fossil fuel divestment plan is … [Read more...]

How to save on tax through your energy efficiency

April 4, 2014 3 Comments

A special tax incentive to save  energy was promulgated on 1 November, but how does that work? We are talking about the  “Regulations in terms of Section 12L of the Income Tax Act, 1962, on the allowance for energy efficiency savings.” The allowance is for the purpose of determining the taxable income derived by any person from carrying on any trade in respect of any year of … [Read more...]

Cape Town crowned the world’s Earth Hour Capital for sustainability efforts

April 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Cape Town is the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Global Earth Hour’s City Capital for 2014. The announcement was made at a ceremony  in Vancouver, Canada – which won the award in 2013. This accolade is a prestigious honour that recognises the city’s innovative actions on climate change and its dedication to pursuing the goal of a sustainable urban environment. Cape Town … [Read more...]

Africans seek clarity on climate finance

November 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

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African negotiators and climate activists have called on wealthy nations at U.N. climate talks in Warsaw to say how they willl boost funding for African and other developing states to adapt to climate change and pursue green growth. “African governments need access to climate funds. These funds are needed for climate adaptation, mitigation and technology transfer, capacity … [Read more...]

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Reimagining a zero waste future with upcycled bags

Sustainability does not only come from a product; it comes from the packaging as well. Waste reduction, recycling, upcycling and sustainably sourced material is becoming more of a priority for the …

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New illegal forest concessions in the DRC

Greenpeace Africa calls on the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, to order the immediate cancellation of four illegal forest concession contracts signed last June 11 b… ... See more

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NO impact on ocean ecology is acceptable whatsoever. Of course the mining sector will think this is cool. He has no clue about the massive threat to all of life we are under... Every little bit counts now. ... See more

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Bongwe's owner is moving overseas. This beautiful girl is due back at the DARG at the end of this month. She is a gentle soul and is great with other dogs and with children. Please share so we can find her a forever home.
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An unusual Ocean anomaly is being detected in the Gulf Stream, not seen in at least 150 years, bearing importance as we face the next weather seasons

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United States and Europe are strongly influenced by Gulf Stream, where an unusually strong anomaly is being detected in the Ocean

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