May 6, 2011
Some of the most significant challenges facing global society in the 21st century involve the sustainability of the environment (water, soil and air quality), energy, health […]
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 […]
May 4, 2011
Is it better to wash your car at home or at the car wash? Few people realize that washing our car in our driveways is one […]
May 4, 2011
In the not too distant future we may be utilizing our bridges and highways as energy producers – at least that’s what visionary Italian designers Francesco […]
May 3, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, birth control pills have been found to account for less than 1% of the oestrogens found in the USA’s drinking water supplies. […]
May 3, 2011
Drought is a part of normal life in many parts of the world and given the threats posed by climate change, place with traditionally low rainfall […]
May 2, 2011
A recent article from The New York Times looks at the correlation between climate change, forest degradation and other pressures facing wildlife and how these threats […]
May 2, 2011
Need some green architecture ideas? Watch this short video which showcases a wonderful variety of green building designs. If you are looking at building your own […]
May 1, 2011
The subsurface water system can be divided into an unsaturated (vadose) zone that normally has air-filled spaces, and a saturated zone in which all available spaces […]
May 1, 2011
To simplify complex technology, automakers and engineers use a variety of specialized terminology and acronyms when discussing today’s environmentally-friendly vehicles. Regenerative Braking — while braking, a […]
May 1, 2011
Have you ever wondered how much of a difference all of those little green habits make? Are you really saving energy by switching light bulbs? Do […]
April 30, 2011
Rather than wreaking havoc on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean — as alien species can sometimes do — a giant tortoise appears to be […]
April 29, 2011
South African motorists are in for a rough and expensive ride as petrol prices are set to breach the R10/l mark on May 4 this year, […]
April 28, 2011
Blue-green algae bloom in China In South Africa, we are highly dependent on surface water (rivers and dams) for our daily water supply. Pollution of these […]
April 28, 2011
It is estimated that almost two billion people around the world will tune into see Prince William marry Kate Middleton. It is no surprise that hysteria […]
April 27, 2011
We all need water to live. Humans can survive a month without food but only a week without water. Why is water so important? Every cell […]
April 26, 2011
A weekend steel cabin with a couple of twists … this 1,000 square-foot tiny house resides near a river on a flood plain – hence the […]
April 24, 2011
South Africa: In the thick of winter we’re going to want to keep warm and cosy! We’re not going to want to give up any of […]