June 1, 2011
It is important to remember that opting for alternatives to synthetic garden inputs is important, but also part of a wider system of enhancing natural cycles […]
May 30, 2011
Bamboo is a sustainable, renewable building and decor material and should be considered whether you are building a new how or renovating your existing home. If […]
May 30, 2011
Efficient cookstoves and better crop seeds could play a key role in saving forests in sub-Saharan Africa, helping to cut emissions of climate-warming carbon dioxide, environmental […]
May 27, 2011
I always thought the ‘it makes them grow faster’ reasoning for why they put antibiotics in animal feed was a myth and that the truth was […]
May 25, 2011
It’s hard to imagine the world beneath the surface of the oceans, those vast areas of water like the Pacific, Atlantic and Antarctic, where old maps […]
May 25, 2011
If you’re trying to make your landscape more sustainable, one important thing to do is to reduce the size of your lawn and add more native […]
May 16, 2011
Scientists may have found the cause of the world’s sudden dwindling population of bees – and cell phones may be to blame. Research conducted in Lausanne, […]
May 16, 2011
With South Africa’s 2011 Municipal elections on 18 May, this is the time to vote for the part/candidates in your area who will protect our precious […]
May 16, 2011
The world has forgotten that farmers are the most important human beings alive. Not only do they grow food, they also manage half the world’s land, […]
May 15, 2011
Where Does Your Water Come From? An important question that few people in the U.S. can answer. For most people, their city or town collects water […]
May 15, 2011
Fresh water is important to everyone. But sometimes, our water is polluted through excess nutrients — nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers running off farm fields and […]
May 15, 2011
Despite Shell’s assurances, fracking does pollute water, and the fact that it has been stopped in several countries because of pollution concerns should be enough reason […]
May 14, 2011
You’ve no doubt heard all about how to make greener home cleaning products using simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, salt and lemon juice. But since […]
May 14, 2011
Earth is in the midst of a population crisis, and extremes are heading in both directions. While countless species have seen their numbers plummet in recent […]
May 12, 2011
There is no doubt about the fact that well-to-do economies have contributed greatly towards the development of our planet, both economically and technologically. But do you […]
May 12, 2011
South Africa could be in for more power disruptions when power consumption increases in winter, with Eskom warning that power supply is tight. While reduced power […]
May 10, 2011
South Africa has some of the best camping spots in the world. Follow these tips to make your experience safe, eco-friendly and enjoyable. If you are […]
May 5, 2011
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF South Africa), together with numerous South African non-governmental organisations and the Centre for Environmental Rights, has handed over a […]