Environment Ocean Watch How many nurdles are floating out there, Sabic? Port authorities and Sabic fail to come clean on cargo spill As public concern mounts about the extent of industrial plastic pollution arising from the recent Durban cargo spill, responses from authorities have raised more questions than answers. FRED KOCKOTT reports Written by rovingreporters October 27, 2017August 25, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Government probes KZN cargo spill Saudi company will pay, says Plastics SA In the wake of one the worst spillages of raw plastic pellets in KwaZulu-Natal waters, a Roving Reporters investigation has revealed that the one of the world’s biggest petrochemical companies, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic), will foot the bill for massive clean-up operations. Written by rovingreporters October 26, 2017August 25, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Ocean Stewards inspired by ‘beach-bum extraordinaire” A “beach bum extraordinaire” has teamed up with fellow marine scientists to generate a new wave of ocean stewards. Fred Kockott and Diony Lalieu report. Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017June 6, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Poverty drives poaching – warning of bloodbath Boots on the ground will not solve South Africa’s poaching problem, says criminologist, Cath Jakins, co-organiser of the Durban chapter of yesterday’s Global March for Elephants and Rhinos. Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Vultures thrive on rhino kills Battle against bloodshed Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is under unfriendly fire, but latest arrests spark hope that the tide can be turned in combating rhino poaching. FRED KOCKOTT reports Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017August 25, 2018
Conservation Watch Environment Global march against poaching Several thousand people in 97 cities worldwide – from Gaborone to Canada – are taking part in a global march tomorrow to raise awareness about the impacts of poaching and the associated illegal trade in wildlife. Written by rovingreporters October 6, 2017August 25, 2018