Rhino Threat Call to Action
Avaaz (a global web movement that aims to bring people-powered politics to decision makers) has raised a call to action concerning the increasing slaughter of our Rhino. Meaning “voice” in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages, Avaaz aims to galvanise ordinary people across the globe to influence politicians and global decision makers. In a [...]
Industrial Noise affects our Whales
Marine scientists have discovered that underwater noise has an impact and adversly affects whales almost 200km away. In light of the news filtering in of prospecting rights been given for possible mining off the sensitive Zululand coast, this is something that should be strongly considered while debating the impact on our environment. Given that this [...]
Green Life Online Store
Have a look GreenLifeStore, a great online store promoting eco friendly and sustainable products, from eco disposable packaging to green toys. Based in Cape Town, they are proving to be innovative and trendsetting at the same time, and have the following to say: Environment is an important area of concern for every person…every industry, every [...]
Court order for Karoo anti-fracking group
This week saw a win for the Karoo Action Group in their fight to prevent fracking in the Karoo regioin. We pick up this story published in the Business Day with their permission: “A PRETORIA judge yesterday ordered Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to supply anti-fracking lobby group Treasure the Karoo Action Group with an [...]
