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The AI revolution risks deepening inequality between the global north and south. Clarote & AI4Media/betterimagesofai.org, CC BY-SA Rachel Adams, University of Cape Town If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive breakthroughs…
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Anusha Rajkaran, University of the Western Cape and Conrad Sparks, Cape Peninsula University of Technology Imagine a perfectly round, plastic ball smaller than a pinhead. That’s what a microbead is. They’ve been included in facial scrubs, toothpaste, household cleaners and…
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by Katie Losey | Originally published on the Biomimicry Institute and Medium The ultimate freak show is an understatement: Armed worms, sex-crazed fish, poison-hungry butterflies, polka-dotted flying good luck charms, and the most despicable creature born with a grin whose blood fights gravity….
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Campaign in Support of the Towards IPOS Initiative (International Panel for Ocean Sustainability). Sea Change Project to present the campaign “Mother Nature in the Boardroom” with a short film directed by Craig Foster October 1, 2024,New York City, NY : As…
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By Tanita Mehta In 2014, misfortune struck the Greater Kruger as another innocent rhino fell victim to the onslaught of poaching brought on by the demand for illegal horns. Marion Geiger-Orengo and Fabrice Orengo de Lamazière, witnessing the brutality against…
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In the heart of a township, a remarkable transformation story unfolds—a testament to resilience, community, and sustainable growth. Once known as Zama Zama’s, engaging in the precarious and often perilous task of illegal mining, a group of indomitable individuals has…
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As South Africa’s political parties vie for attention with policies and manifestos that lack vision, creativity and impact try this one on for size. It is a wonder full creation of the best of human ideas and optimism founded on…
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Embarking on Biomimicry foundational courses not only unlocks new skill sets but also fosters a profound sense of wonder and reverence for nature’s 4 billion years of wisdom. It’s a journey of discovery, innovation, and respect for our planet’s unparalleled…
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This biomimicry foundational course will give you all the skills and tools you need to learn from the genius of nature – anytime, anywhere. The Biomimicry Foundational Course helps you to: What would nature do? This is the first question that…
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‘This year we see yet another rise in global fossil CO2 emissions, when we need a rapid decline.’ Global carbon emissions in 2022 remain at record levels – with no sign of the decrease that is urgently needed to limit…
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As world leaders assemble for the United Nations climate change conference (COP27) in Egypt, it’s hard to be optimistic the talks will generate any radical departure from the inexorable rise in global carbon emissions over the past two centuries. After…
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While many visitors to South Africa are familiar with ‘The Big 5’ of the African bush, few are aware of the many important undersea ambassadors that inhabit the coastal waters. In celebration of MPA Day on Monday, 1 August, it’s…
Continue readingThe world’s food systems have developed in a way that is not serving health and sustainability. People are increasingly eating industrially produced foods that are low in nutrients and high in fats and sugars. For example, in South Africa between…
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Sometimes realisation comes in a blinding flash. Blurred outlines snap into shape and suddenly it all makes sense. Underneath such revelations is typically a much slower-dawning process. Doubts at the back of the mind grow. The sense of confusion that…
Continue readingMost local municipalities in South Africa are unable to maintain basic waste water management infrastructure. The first detailed report on the state of wastewater treatment in South Africa in nine years was released recently. It paints a dismal picture. The…
Continue readingThe Daily Maverick’s Burning Planet Journalist Kevin Bloom discussed the link between State Capture and environmental breakdown with sustainability professor Mark Swilling and land fraud investigator Rehana Rossouw, unpacking how efforts to conserve our environment often lead to opportunities for…
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By Celeste Hewitt. Is stress making you want to run for the hills? Stress is something we all go through, but an overload of stress can impact your health and well-being. The good news is that Cannabidiol (CBD) can help…
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For the millions of us who live in the cities and urban sprawls of South Africa, the journey and quality of our water begins and ends with a tap. You turn it on, water comes out. We pay little heed…
Continue readingIt’s unrealistic to expect that people can make enough money from collecting bottles to start their own business. Gulshan Khan via Getty Images Teresa Sandra Perez, Royal Holloway University of London There are an estimated 60,000 informal waste pickers, also…
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Fishing communities will suffer, claim environmental groups By Liezl Human People protested against a seismic survey planned for the West Coast at Muizenberg beach on Sunday. An urgent court case is being on Monday in Cape Town. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks…
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