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‘Knowing Mandela’ to inspire the nation

August 29, 2014 4 Comments

I have never felt the need to read a book about Mandela, though I have always adored him. But by grace a little book came across my path … Knowing Mandela by John Carlin. Of course I want to learn more now, but I also suspect that having started with this one, it will be very hard to match. John was the South Africa correspondent of London’s Independent newspaper from 1990 … [Read more...]

Defy the rules and change the world

July 17, 2014 1 Comment

“Don’t accept no for an answer. Defy the rules! It’s the only way we’re going to make the change.” This was the opening statement by Prof Gunter Pauli, Blue Economy  entrepreneur from Belgium, who was the keynote speaker at the international Student Environmental Network summit hosted by the Stellenbosch University. He has written 20 books, published in 34 languages, … [Read more...]

Turning vicious business into virtuous business

May 2, 2014 6 Comments

Business seems to be slowly adopting ‘do good and do well’ thinking. Advocates Richard Branson and Al Gore have called for a "return to values.'' The bad news is that there are just too many disconnects between their stated values and actual practices. The ‘do good and do well’ slogan is useful for public relations purposes, based on selective activities designed to bring … [Read more...]

Order Mother Earth Book

April 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Here is a loving tribute to Mother Earth and a call to action for children, their parents and grandparents. "What if our religion was each other If our practice was our life If prayer, our words What if the temple was the Earth If forests were our church If holy water--the rivers, lakes, and ocean What if meditation was our relationships If the teacher was life If … [Read more...]

New book for tree lovers

February 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

There is a beautiful new South African tree book for both the scientifically and artistically minded to indulge in. “...(T)his book is a humble attempt to capture the beauty and power of trees for lovers, the lovers of the glory of the tree; from those who talk to trees to those who cannot name a single plant.” So reads the introduction to “South African Flowering Trees – A … [Read more...]

Green music festival rocks

October 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The Green Times attended eco festival Rocking the Daisies, which was not only good for our souls, but also good for the environment. “You use things faster than they reproduce,” Andy le May reprimanded the crowd of keen listeners huddled against the wind at the Rocking the Daisies Hemp stage. This founder of icologie says that we have the power to live sustainably and … [Read more...]

The rich are choosing a bleak future for humanity

March 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

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It’s not too late to avert a climate crisis but “pervasive human short-termism” makes it highly unlikely that society will do so in the next 40 years. “Starvation of the poor is one of the inevitable consequences predicted, if we continue to live in a democratic system, where the major focus is on short-term gratification and crafting the best possible life for yourself,” … [Read more...]

Celebrate the important things this Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Love is in the air. The weather is scorchingly beautiful and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We live in a part of the world where there are plenty of eco-friendly and inexpensive ways to celebrate love on this day. As is the case with most special days, this day started out with noble intentions as a simple celebration of love, and has evolved into another … [Read more...]

The fly and how it could save the world

January 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

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We know that our oceans are currently being depleted by the international reliance and consumption of fishmeal. In fact, more than 90% of the large predatory fish like cod and tuna are gone. Yet the production of fishmeal has remained relatively constant over the past two decades, consuming about a third of the global catch of fish. We are talking about 30 million metric tons … [Read more...]

New guide to teach SA government about renewable energy

November 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

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A new book was launched recently to assist local government officials, city managers and politicians to adopt renewable energy systems. A South African Renewable Energy Guide for Local Government aims to help government to cut greenhouse gas emissions while increasing energy supply from renewable sources. According to the book’s editor Lisa Thompson, Western Cape Premier Helen … [Read more...]

SU marine biologist writes new sea guide for children

November 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Did you know that a starfish feeds by pushing its stomach out through its mouth and placing it directly over its prey? Did you also know that octopuses are quite clever? Or that Columbus’ crabs are sky blue? These are some of the facts contained in a new marine guide for children by Stellenbosch University marine biologist Dr Sophie von der Heyden. Her 88-page Southern … [Read more...]

Green Times at Rocking The Daisies

October 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Earlier this month, Cloof wine estate in Darling played host to the biggest greenest music festival the Western Cape has yet seen. I attended Rocking the Daisies with the dual roles of Green Times crew and performing musician. Debbie and I drove up without knowing exactly what to expect. We knew that the festival claimed to be “green”, as most of their marketing material … [Read more...]

The Vanishing Face of Gaia – A Final Warning

March 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

If I look back on the many moments of challenge and disturbance in my life it’s clear that a critical question at such moments has always been “How much truth am I willing to expose myself to?” I think it’s fair to say that the only reason I’ve been able to come through some of those challenges and move on has been because I’ve opened myself to a fresh degree of truth, usually … [Read more...]

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Artists and environmentalists start conversation about conservation

Art has a key role to play in supporting and promoting conservation, particularly in Southern Africa. This was the core premise of a thought-provoking event called “Art and Conservation – a Souther…

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Anchovies: a tiny fish with a big impact

Anchovies – a tiny salty fish, that appears to barely be recognised at all. There are many contributing factors that allow the Ocean to thrive but what we need to acknowledge is the importanc…

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Cities lead the way on sustainable mobility

Often referred to as the “greenest city in the world,” Curitiba, Brazil, has long been held as a model for urban sustainability due to its green space, recycling programs, environmental education –…

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Over 2 billion plastic bottles recovered for recycling in SA

Statistics from South Africa’s longest-standing plastics producer responsibility organisation indicate that the country’s PET plastic recycling rates are recovering after the lockdown regulations r…

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EU nature restoration law: fighting the climate crises

The Commission’s proposal is a huge milestone; it is the first major piece of EU biodiversity legislation since the Habitats Directive in 1992. We call for its urgent adoption and implementation as…

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