Uncategorized Geologist’s ‘deep view’ perspective heats up the debate on climate crisis Global warming is real and it’s happening, but a geology professor reckons the current focus on it is short-sighted, distracting from more pressing environmental problems. Mike Watkeys’ “deep time” perspective has irked leading climate scientists. Matthew Hattingh and Fred Kockott report. TORNADOS struck the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa last week, not far from where […] Written by RR November 21, 2019February 3, 2020
Environment Silver lining to Dusi pollution calamity? Durban-Pietermaritzburg river pollution a microcosm of nationwide water pollution control failures First published by GroundUp by Tony Carnie Sometimes, a really bad dose of pollution news can turn out to be good news. Huh? How could another massive oil and chemical spill into one of the country’s most frequently polluted river systems possibly be seen […] Written by rovingreporters November 14, 2019May 29, 2020
Environment Ocean Watch Surfers give a “high five” to increased ocean protection SUPPORTERS of WildOceans “Only This Much” campaign are still riding a wave of excitement following the South African government’s decision to increase protection of the oceans. Written by rovingreporters November 14, 2018November 17, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Conservationists face up to jumbo problems Legislation enables culling, but KZN conservationists stick to alternative controls, write Fred Kockott and Thabiso Goba Written by rovingreporters November 14, 2018November 17, 2019
Conservation Watch Environment Conservationists lock horns over rhinos China’s decision to ease its ban on elements of the domestic trade in rhino and tiger products will come under scrutiny at this week’s Conservation Symposium in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Fred Kockott reports Written by rovingreporters November 5, 2018November 17, 2019