Environment

SA-linked Aussie mining executive in trouble with the law at home

Facing criminal charges, Mark Caruso steps down as chairman of Mineral Commodities

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News | 6 October 2020

Climate strike march held in Durban

Marchers voice their concerns over environmental damage from pollution and climate change

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Brief | 2 October 2020

Municipal tribunal gives go-ahead to mega-development at Two Rivers Urban Park

Developer says Amazon will be anchor tenant

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News | 22 September 2020

City appeals against provincial authorisation of R4 billion River Club development

Environment department cites several concerns, particularly the risk of flooding

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News | 17 September 2020

Creecy upholds appeal against giant West Coast wind farm

Wake effect impact on a neighbouring wind farm should have been assessed

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News | 8 September 2020

Environmental group slams “flawed” approval for Masiphumelele upgrade

NEAG alleges conflict of interests by key player

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News | 31 August 2020

Masiphumelele upgrade plan approved but Noordhoek group’s appeal still pending

Provincial government says it is “critical” for the informal settlement to be upgraded as living conditions are “undesirable and unacceptable”

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News | 28 August 2020

Plants are being given Zulu names. Here’s why it’s important

Naming invasive species will help to destroy them, says conservationist

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Science | 24 August 2020

How government is supporting captive lion breeding

Panel overseeing hunting is loaded with industry representatives

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Opinion | 12 August 2020

Herbicides accumulate in Camps Bay sea life

Scientists blame sewage pipe but city councillor says the paper is flawed

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News | 3 August 2020

Creecy poised for West Coast wind farm decision

New concerns raised over impact of transmission line connecting the project to the grid

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News | 31 July 2020

Cloud computing to help save Cape’s unique fynbos

SA team won a Google Earth grant to protect precious floral kingdom

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Science | 28 July 2020

Johannesburg suburb donates “trikes” and uniforms to reclaimers

City says residents and organisations must work together to formalise reclaimers

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News | 17 July 2020

Why is Durban splurging R50 million on a sea pier extension?

City’s sand-pumping scheme had become dysfunctional due to neglect

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News | 15 July 2020

Three months in prison for trying to recycle waste during lockdown

Reclaimers finally released from prison in Tshwane

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News | 8 July 2020

Green Scorpions probe coastal dams

Diamond mining technique on Namaqualand beaches under scrutiny

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News | 26 June 2020