In the wake of his speech yesterday, the Green Connection voices its dissatisfaction with Minister Gwede Mantashe’s energy budget, which continues to place too much emphasis on oil and gas – neither of which are valid transition fuels that reduce the country’s carbon emissions. Not only does the use of gas threaten to derail South Africa’s efforts to meet its conditions of the … [Read more...]
Additional offshore drilling plans for Mossel Bay on hold
The Green Connection and its partners – small-scale subsistence fishers from around the country – have welcomed TOTAL E & P South Africa B.V’s announcement that it will postpone their application for additional drilling and associated activities in Block 11B/12B off South Africa’s south coast. The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process has also been … [Read more...]
Humanity born in a Mossel Bay cave 164,000 years ago?
The Pinnacle Point Man is a name given to a group of homo sapiens believed to have lived in a cave at Pinnacle Point 164,000 years ago. I prefer to call this group the 'Mossel Bay people / Modern Human Origins,' being more appropriate, as 'mossels' and shellfish are of great significance in what follows. In order to fully appreciate and understand the significance of the … [Read more...]
The Silent Spring Continues
The use of toxic agricultural sprays - even in towns - seems set to continue unabated in our country, in spite of urgent requests from citizens, neighbours and parents of children on farm schools, in spite of the health risks they pose to vulnerable farm workers, the ground water and biodiversity. In a letter by medical doctor Johan Minnaar from Groblersdal to Rapport … [Read more...]
