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Lusaka, 02 September 2021: A powerful coalition of NGO’s and stakeholders has called on newly elected Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, to urgently halt a controversial open-pit copper mine that was recently given the go-ahead in the Lower Zambezi National Park….
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Faced with designing products and cities that are sustainable and able to adapt to the ever-changing conditions of climate change, engineers and scientists are turning to nature – and learning from its endless innovations that enable life to thrive in…
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by Skye Mallac Are you looking for a way to participate in active change-making, hands-on project that can catalyse a shift in the natural environment around you? We invite you to dig deep, into the soil and discover the power…
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By Skye Mallac When it comes to community upliftment through the lens of equipping people with the knowledge on how to provide for themselves, Soil For Life sits high on the list of organisations who are making a resounding impact….
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By Gwen Sparks In a fast-paced society, what we eat, how it was made and where it originated from doesn’t often cross our busy minds. Over the years farming has evolved so much to keep up with the demands of…
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“Victory for activism and free speech” as judge rules in favour of SA lawyers, activists and social worker By John Yeld 10 February 2021 Archive photo of the orignal defendants in defamation suits brought by an Australian mining company (from…
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A gasping review of The Cast Whale Project The Cast Whale Project began as a dream (literally) for German based artist Gil Shachar. He wanted to create a sculpture of a large, dead beached whale by molding every inch of…
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By: Melissa Baird At the end of 2018, Soapbox South Africa launched an educational programme called Captain Fanplastic, that contributes to the UN’s 14th Sustainable Development Goal. The learning objective is to create a mindset that plastic is #NoTrashButTreasure. The call to action is to pick…
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By: Melissa Baird I recently attended the Pioneers 18 conference in Vienna, Austria. This slickly produced, high tech conference won the event of the year last year and they sure put on a show. The co-host was a humanoid robot…
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The budget required for project ‘Save Civilization’ is estimated to be 1/3 of the U.S. Military Budget, which at the time of making this documentary was set at $598bn – this is according to Prof. Lester R. Brown, founder of…
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There can be little doubt that our little planet is in need of attention; we’ve known for some years that we’re running out of fossil fuels and that deforestation is a major problem, and that the effects of climate change…
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Former senior researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Anthony Turton talks to Radio New Zealand about Cape Town’s current water crisis. Dr Turton, who was suspended from the CSIR in 2008 on the grounds that…
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By Si Ekin One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as human beings, I believe, is, “what is my purpose?”. This article explains how to find your purpose. When we can achieve congruence between our purpose and…
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It’s that time of year when we settle into summer and start taking advantage of some time off. Perfect for going on picnics, meandering hikes and exploring our beautiful country’s vegetation. But how often do we admire a tree –…
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Thundafund, is South Africa’s leading rewards-based crowdfunding platform and they are currently working with a project called Shop Zero, which is a waste free, organic grocery store opening up in Cape Town. Shop Zero will be the the place to…
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Melissa Baird stepped out her comfort zone and attended the Pioneers17 Top 50 Start-up event in Vienna Austria to discover how Artificial Intelligence and smart tech innovation is changing the world one app at a time and at a rapid…
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Portulacaria afra is a South African succulent that is widespread across the country, growing in most gardens and urban areas. What makes it such a popular house plant is due to it’s superb tolerance to drought and wind. This plant is so…
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How you can fight environmental issues Global warming is going to change the environment, and our love of material things, use of fossil fuels and demand on the planet’s resources are thought to be the cause. Man’s impact on the environment has…
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Continue readingBy Jean Dunn Contributing Editors: Ashwell Glasson, Melissa Baird Hunted to Extinction: A Flawed Legal System Wreaks Havoc on the Leopard and other Endangered Species During the massive public outcry that occurred in the aftermath of Cecil the Lion’s death,…
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