The world’s oceans could face severe and irreversible harm unless tighter environmental safeguards are put in place to protect them from the risks of deep sea mining, warns Greenpeace report In Deep Water. Shining a light on this emerging threat, the report reveals that the deep sea mining industry is aware that their activities could result in the extinction of unique … [Read more...]
Drakensberg also under threat of fracking
Many people are aware of the recent campaign in the Karoo against a proposed natural gas mining process known as hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking'. However most do not realise that large parts of the Free State, Eastern Cape Highlands and KZN are also under threat. This map confirms that a consortium of Sasol, Statoil and Chesapeake have been granted exploration licenses … [Read more...]
Global climate change threatens Maldives
With its white sand beaches, clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, palm trees and warm weather, the Republic of Maldives attract an average 0f 700,000 tourists each year. That's pretty impressive, considering that annual rate nearly doubles the population of the island nation. But what Maldivians and tourists alike love about the archipelago country may just be the very thing … [Read more...]
