# Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the orderly shutdown, repowering, and repurposing of older coal-fired power stations must be informed by evidence, system adequacy, new generation delivery and the readiness of the grid. The power utility has secured minimum emission standards exemptions for eight of its coal-fired power stations, effectively permitting continued operation beyond the […]
CapeNature reminds visitors that simple actions like picking wildflowers, leaving marked hiking trails, disturbing wildlife or taking rocks and shells from protected areas can be biodiversity crimes. The conservation agency says these actions can harm fragile ecosystems and undermine conservation efforts. Between April and June this year, the organisation registered ten biodiversity crime cases and […]
# CapeNature herinner besoekers eenvoudige optredes soos om veldblomme te pluk, gemerkte staproetes te verlaat, wildlewe te versteur of klippe en skulpe uit beskermde gebiede te neem, kan biodiversiteitsmisdade wees. Die bewaringsagentskap sê hierdie aksies kan sensitiewe ekosisteme benadeel en bewaringspogings ondermyn. Tussen April en Junie vanjaar het die organisasie tien biodiversiteitsmisdade geregistreer en 48 […]
# Die Gautengse regering is verkies tot visepresident van ‘n wêreldwye netwerk van subnasionale regerings wat klimaatsake, bioverskeidenheid en volhoubare ontwikkeling aanvuur, Africa of Regions4. Die aanstelling is tydens die netwerk se algemene vergadering bevestig. Die Gautengse LUR vir Omgewingsake, Ewan Botha, sê die rol sal Afrika se stem in wêreldwye klimaatbesprekings versterk, toegang tot […]
# The Gauteng government has been elected vice-president for a global network of sub-national governments driving climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable development, Africa of Regions4. The appointment was confirmed during the body’s general assembly. Gauteng MEC for Environment, Ewan Botha, says the role will strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate discussions, improve access to climate […]
# ‘n Studie het bevind klimaatskokke plaas toenemend druk op die landbouverwerkingsektor, wat voedselsekerheid, werkgeleenthede en ekonomiese groei bedreig. ‘n Groep akademiese navorsers sê ondernemings sukkel met watertekorte, stygende temperature en ontwrigte voorraad van grondstowwe. Waterbesparings- en energie-doeltreffende maatreëls is ingestel, maar baie is sonder befondsing en tegniese ondersteuning. Die studie vra klimaatgefokusde opleiding, verbeterde […]
# A new study has found that climate shocks are placing growing pressure on South Africa’s agri-processing sector, threatening food security, jobs and economic growth. According to a group of academic researchers, businesses are battling water shortages, rising temperatures and disrupted raw material supplies. While some have adopted water-saving and energy-efficient measures, many lack funding […]
# Die Vryheidsfront Plus in Tshwane sê die nasionale Departement van Water en Sanitasie het die party se klagte ondersoek, oor die besoedeling van die Britsdam deur die Rooiwal-afvalwaterbehandelingsaanleg noord van Pretoria. Willie Spies sê die departement se ondersoek het moontlike oortredings van die Nasionale Waterwet deur die metro geïdentifiseer. Hy sê die departement sal […]
# The Freedom Front Plus in Tshwane says the national Department of Water and Sanitation has investigated its complaint on the pollution of the Brits Dam by the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works north of Pretoria. The party’s Willie Spies says the department’s investigation has identified possible violations of the National Water Act by the metro. […]
