Hosted by The Enviropaedia, the 2022 Eco-Logic Awards is now open for entries. The awards ceremony will take place on World Ocean Day (8 June 2022) and will be televised by People’s Weather (DStv Channel-180 and Openview Channel-115). “Each year we showcase and promote the best of South Africa’s eco champions. We also actively encourage all business and private consumers to … [Read more...]
New social media alert informs users about wildlife trafficking
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...]
2021 Eco-Logic Awards finalists announced
The 10th annual Eco-Logic Awards hosted by the Enviropaedia will present its second virtual event on 3 November 2021. A highlight of the annual green calendar, the Awards recognise South African businesses, communities, and individuals working toward an environmentally sustainable future. Strategically held in conjunction with the upcoming COP 26 summit in Glasgow, the … [Read more...]
Discovering your personal power during a climate emergency
COP26 is a pivotal point in the future of our planet and its inhabitants, and most of us don't have a seat at the table. Do you feel frustrated and powerless when you read the headlines about the climate crisis and the lead up to COP26? Do you trust our governments to make the right decisions? Discovering your Personal Power during a Climate Emergency will reconnect … [Read more...]
Community re-imagined in a social VR World
The annual Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) Congress will take place in a real-time virtual world from 25 – 30 October. NEWF adapted to the reality of the times and have created a truly virtual congress. Delegates will represent themselves as Avatars, and literally interact, engage and network with other delegates and speakers at the … [Read more...]
Meet the finalists of this year’s virtual Eco-Logic Awards
The 9th annual Eco-Logic Awards hosted by the Enviropaedia, will present its first ever virtual event on 21 September, which is also International Day of Peace. The awards highlight the eco-logically beneficial products, services and people who are taking effective action to protect and preserve our environment. “We will not let Covid-19 prevent us from celebrating and … [Read more...]
Pandemic accelerates solar training shift to digital
Shifting solar training to be facilitated digitally was always on the cards. The current pandemic has however made this a reality. The Solar Training Centre (STC) has partnered with the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and South African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) to offer the PV GreenCard course digitally. This is the first ever live digital PV … [Read more...]
Crisis awareness summit unpacks the risks of 5G
The 5G wireless industry has NOT shown it to be safe for your health or privacy — yet THOUSANDS of peer-reviewed, independent studies show the risks it presents. Released in 2019 by producers Sayer Ji and Josh del Sol, the 5G Crisis Awareness and Accountability Summit provided direct access to 35+ world-leading scientists, experts, and social leaders. Understand the … [Read more...]
Attack of the pigweed
This may sound like a 1950's B-grade horror, but the phenomenon is real. As more and more herbicide is sprayed on the genetically-modified monocultural wastelands of the world, resulting in plants developing immunity to the herbicide, the United States, where the experiment has been carried out for the longest, is suffering the worst of the consequences. Pigweed, and other … [Read more...]
