Pollution
Environmental degradation poses triple threat to humans: UN
A scientific assessment by the UN Environment Programme found that galloping economic growth has come at a devastating cost to the planet and urged governments,...
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Water Dept expects to reduce pollution in Vaal River within next 3 years
Pollution and sewage have been affecting the Vaal River for years now.
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ArcelorMittal SA fined R3.6m for excessive hydrogen sulphide emissions
In a statement, the company said it acknowledged that emissions at its Vanderbijlpark plant exceeded permissible levels.
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The COVID-19 upside: Pollution levels dip in lockdown areas
Global pollution levels have decreased since the COVID-19 outbreak as countries introduced a range of measures to help slow down the spread of the deadly virus. #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
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Eskom may have to take 10,000 megawatts offline over new rules
Eskom estimates it would cost R300 billion to install this technology at power stations that will still be operational after 2030.
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Shell wins UK court battle against environmental protesters
The Court of Session in Edinburgh imposed an injunction against environmental group Greenpeace after its activists spent the night on Shell's Brent Alpha and Bravo platforms in October.
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Mabuza says over R1bn needed for Vaal River pollution crisis
Deputy President David Mabuza was responding to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces this afternoon.
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Delhi fights hazardous pollution after Diwali party
A thick smog engulfed landmarks such as the capital's Red Fort and India Gate while drivers had visibility cut by the haze that built up after the Diwali holiday weekend.
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These researchers are turning plastic bottles into prosthetic limbs
The artificial limbs were made by grinding down plastic bottles and spinning the grains into polyester yarns which were heated to produce a light, sturdy substance that could be easily moulded.
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Lilly, Thailand's Greta Thunberg, wages 'war' on plastic
Thailand is the sixth-largest global contributor to ocean pollution, and plastic is a scourge.
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Everest region bans single-use plastic
In addition to seeing a record number of climbers this year, a government-led cleaning initiative on Everest -- the world's highest mountain -- also collected over 10 tonnes of trash.
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UN calls on SA to do more in reducing carbon footprint
Globally, South Africa is among the worst air polluters. This is largely due to our over-reliance on coal power.
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Air pollution kills 100,000 Indian kids every year, study finds
The State of India's Environment Report found air pollution is responsible for 12.5% of all deaths in the country - painting a bleak picture of the environmental record of recent Indian governments.
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Indian school demands waste plastic as 'fees'
Every week the 110 pupils at the Akshar Forum school outside Dispur in Assam state must bring up to 20 items of plastic gathered from their homes and the local area.
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Superbug threat grows as rivers contaminated with antibiotics
A graphic on antibiotics pollution in rivers and the risk of superbugs. A global study has found that rivers across the world are being polluted by antibiotics. This has raised fears that bugs will become resistant to lifesaving medication.
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Trash found littering ocean floor in deepest-ever sub dive
Victor Vescovo, a retired naval officer, said he made the unsettling discovery as he descended nearly 10,928 metres to a point in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench.
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Lost world: UN report shows Nature at death's door
Crop production has surged 300% since 1970, meaning one-third of all land is now used to make food -- an industry that uses 75% of all fresh water on Earth.
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Vaal River sewage crisis persists due to funding issues
The area is in the grips of an environmental disaster as pollution and raw sewage continue to spill into the Vaal River.
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SA among top 20 countries mismanaging waste, Parly committee hears
This was revealed during a meeting of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Environmental Affairs on Wednesday, where the possible banning of single-use plastic products was discussed.
