Microalgae is nature’s ‘green gold’: our pioneering project to feed the world more sustainably: Chlorella, a species of microalgae grown for the ALG-AD project in Devon. Shutterstock As a young child in the mid-1960s, my days were spent living an idyllic rural life on a dairy farm in the village of Lewdown in the heart …
Outdoor heaters are very inefficient – here’s how to keep warm outdoors more sustainably: Yuliya Yesina / shutterstock Over the summer, eating outdoors was a pleasant way to socialise more safely at pubs, restaurants and in gardens. But as temperatures drop and covid restrictions remain in place, socialising outdoors becomes more tricky (even after lockdown). …
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South Africa in the news: Thriving sustainably: In his powerful new documentary ‘A Life On Our Planet’, veteran natural history broadcaster Sir David Attenborough offers an authoritative yet disturbing witness statement on the harm humanity has …: “South Africa” – BingNews Israel Unbounded: The most recent Israeli news items to attract widespread attention are the …
How to recycle a huge ship – safely and sustainably: A large cargo ship waiting to be scrapped in Alang, India. Salvacampillo / shutterstock Shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world, according to the International Labour Organisation. This is the process of breaking up huge old ships into spare parts. It almost …
South Africa in the news: Sustainable Travel – 7 Easy Tips To Travel More Sustainably in 2020: Back to our choice where to travel, certain countries such as South Africa and Ethiopia ban or tax plastic bags. In Kenya, it is illegal to produce, sell, or use plastic entirely. But, as a conscious …: “South …
Why the world needs to ensure wild species are used sustainably: Woman selling baobab fibre mats in Zimbabwe. Rachel Wynberg The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a worldwide crisis of food insecurity and unemployment. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of rising hunger and poverty. Commentators, particularly from the global North, have raised concerns about …
How farmers in Africa are finding ways to sustainably use wetlands: Women plant rice in the flood plain of Betsimitatatra, Madagascar. Hajakely/Shutterstock Swamps, marshes, floodplains and mangrove forests, all known as wetlands, are a precious resource. In their natural state they provide a range of eco-system services. They regulate water flows, store eroded materials and …