South Africa

February 22, 2012

Humanity’s Growing Impact on the World’s Freshwater

As the human population has climbed past seven billion, and the consumption per person of everything from burgers to blue jeans has risen inexorably, the finiteness […]
March 26, 2011

Washing Machine Water Efficiency

Different models of washing machines can vary greatly in energy use, water use and operating costs. When buying a new washing machine: Buy a front loader […]
March 8, 2011

South Africa: Solar Water Heater Market Poised for Strong Growth

Global consultancy Frost & Sullivan (F&S) said that the solar water heater (SWH) market in South Africa grew significantly in the past four years, and suggested […]
January 26, 2011

Heavy rains cause water shortages

Residents and businesses in several towns in northern kwaZulu-Natal have been adversely affected by water shortages following recent heavy rains.
August 15, 2010

Solar Geysers ~ basic information

In this sunny country, solar energy is an abundant source of renewable energy, making it an obvious choice when seeking alternative sources of energy. Solar water […]
August 14, 2010

Solar geyser collector types

There are two main types of collectors used in Solar Geysers: flat-plate collectors and vacuum tube collectors. A flat-plate collector has a transparent cover made of […]
August 12, 2010

Going solar – some facts about solar energy

Wherever you go these days, you see something about solar energy, on TV, the newspapers, magazines and many other mediums. Whether you’re talking about solar panels, […]
August 9, 2010

Climate Change & Politics are Inseparable

Some things we take for granted, like a predictable climate and a temperate earth. Oops. Our carbon emissions are fundamentally changing that climate — faster and […]
August 6, 2010

Solar Roadways for a Sustainable Future

The Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. The Vision Our long range goal is to cover […]
May 20, 2010

The Physical Causes of Water Scarcity (southern Africa)

The causes of water scarcity are varied. Some are natural and others are as a result of human activity. The current debate sites the causes as […]
April 27, 2010

Grey Water System on White River Country Estate

Water Rhapsody’s Garden Rhapsody grey water irrigation system is a very popular water conservation product.  Restrictions on watering gardens do not have much effect on homeowners […]
April 26, 2010

Jatropha: Mozambique’s new biofuel hope

CHIMOIO, Mozambique — The lines of small bushy plants stretch out across the rolling hills of central Mozambique, dew-covered and shining in the morning sunlight. Peter […]
April 25, 2010

Could Generating Energy from Waste Be the Answer?

Scientists at Teesside University are helping to find answers to one of the most difficult problems facing the world today — generating energy without accelerating climate […]