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New social media alert informs users about wildlife trafficking

January 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

Since 2016, WWF has been working with one of the largest social media platforms in the world to address wildlife trafficking by detecting and removing illicit activity that fuels wildlife trade. As part of this effort, Facebook has launched a new pop-up interstitial alert message that informs users about illegal wildlife trade when certain wildlife-related search words are … [Read more...]

Curbing SA’s unemployment problem with #ImStaying

March 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

In its first major move to focus on entrepreneurship and unemployment, ImStaying NPC together with The Lions Den launches the #ImStaying Entrepreneur Movement. They aim to lower the unemployment rate by 5% over the next 5 years. Start-ups, entrepreneurs, business owners, those thinking of starting a business, those who want to create a second revenue stream or a side hustle, … [Read more...]

U.S. companies publicly support climate action, privately fund deniers

September 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

Companies like Pepsi, DuPont, and Google might say that they support climate action, but in reality, they are funding lawmakers opposed to President Obama’s climate agenda, according to a Reuters report released Tuesday morning. Over the last year, more than 150 companies have signed on to the “American Business Act on Climate Pledge,” a commitment created by Obama to … [Read more...]

Winners in plastic recycling competition announced on Facebook

December 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Do you know your plastic recycling? Did you play along with the recent facebook competition? If not, you lost out... POLYCO, the Polyolefin Recycling Company, has announced the names of the 9 winners in its Facebook competition that came to an end last week.  The company’s “A Thousand Thank You’s” campaign gave 9 lucky people a chance to win their share of R50 000 by simply … [Read more...]

Rock Star Party to raise funds for little cancer fighters

December 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Inspired by Somerset baby Reece’s battle with cancer, the Somerset 1 dynamic Facebook group is dedicating their first birthday party, the Rock Star Party, to raise funds for the Little Fighters Cancer Trust (LFCT) on Saturday, 13 December at the Nameless Pub. The group, started by Stephen Leppan, prides itself on the spectacular events it holds to raise funds for charity. … [Read more...]

Greening Facebook committed to setting a cool example

August 6, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Facebook has set an important benchmark for the company to fulfill its goal to be fully powered by clean and renewable energy, Greenpeace International said. Greenpeace International was responding to Facebook's publication of its 2011 energy and carbon footprint data and the company's announcement of a 2015 goal of powering 25% of the Facebook platform with renewable … [Read more...]

Agent Orange in South Africa?

July 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

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The GMO decision making body of South Africa has given the green light for importation of maize that has been sprayed with dangerous chemicals. Studies have shown these chemicals to cause cancer, birth defects, neurological damage and interference with reproductive function. Unlike in the US, South Africans would be consuming this maize, putting the health of the entire … [Read more...]

New energy to make difference

February 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Enter a new year of recycling, reusing, recovering. And the renewed energy to make a difference. If you still think that your clear plastic beverage bottles aren’t recycled, think again. Last year, PETCO, recyclers of PET plastic, found themselves in top spot. They saw nearly 40 000 tons of PET collected, moved into fresh new offices, reclaimed the high ground with the … [Read more...]

Energy efficiency: a national conversation

November 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) has joined forces with Gareth Burley (pictured), a radio presenter on Kingfisher FM in Nelson Mandela Bay, in starting a national conversation about energy efficiency. Dubbed The Green Hour, this energy efficiency radio programme will be hosted by Gareth on Mondays between 1 and 2pm and was launched on the 4th of … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Girls in Conservation this Women’s Month

Annually on 9 August South Africa celebrates Women’s Day – part of a month dedicated to the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society. We thought this a particularly fittin…

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US investors visit South Africa with eye on renewable energy

US investors with more than $1 trillion of assets under management are in South Africa to look for investment opportunities.

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World Lion Day: Call to end vicious cycle of big cats in captivity in South Africa

In recognising World Lion Day today, the Four Paws SA director and leader in lion conservation and protection in SA, Fiona Miles, has reiterated a call to end the vicious cycle of big cats in captivity.

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