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Stunning Shots From The International Garden Photographer Awards Winners
16 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The winners of the International Garden Photographer Awards may inspire you to give your backyard a closer look.
Cape Town 400 Million Years Ago – This Interactive Globe Is Awesome
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A former Google engineer has developed a map that can track 750 million years of the world’s history.
New ‘Carbon-Capture’ Shipping Tech Could Change The Game
03 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Container ships are one of the safest ways to move cargo, so it’s great that the industry is looking at greener ways to get the job done.
Videos Of Snowfall From Across South Africa
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the joke goes, the drop in temperature is from bar fridges across the country turning on, in honour of alcohol sales resuming today.
Indoor Plant Trend Gets Fun With These Cool Apps
23 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you love plants, but have no idea how to keep them alive, there are apps out there that will elevate you to superior plant parent status.
Wow! Check This Giant Squid Found On A Western Cape Beach [Video]
12 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents of Saint Helena Bay, which is approximately 150 kilometres north of Cape Town, woke up on Sunday to the rare sight of a giant squid stranded on Britannia Bay Beach.
Game-Changing Beehive Has A Tap For On-Demand Pure Honey [Video]
19 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve ever dreamed of cultivating your own honey, and the smug feeling of satisfaction that comes with it, this is probably the easiest way to do it.
These Virtual Safaris And Tours Of Natural Wonders Bring Nature To You
09 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bring the outside in with these epic live streams and guided tours of some of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world.
Behind The Scenes Of BBC’s Blockbuster Series, ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ [Video]
24 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The hype around David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ seems warranted, with the show hitting SA screens shortly.
You’re Swallowing 2000 Plastic Particles A Week
09 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your tap water, food and even the air you breath could contain tiny plastic particles, and they’re messing with your health.
Obviously They’re Making Gin From Peas Now
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the great truths of our time is that if something can be converted into alcohol, chances are it will be.
This Eco-Friendly Fashion Collaboration Is A Very Cool Idea [Video]
27 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One giant sportswear brand is doing its bit for the environment with its new eco-friendly and sustainable sneaker and apparel line.
A Word Of Warning About Planting Spekboom
21 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all want to do our bit for the environment, which is why the ‘Spekboom Challenge’ took off earlier in the year. Some important issues need to be clarified, though.
Let’s Talk About Those Single-Use Coffee Pods
19 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
That hard plastic pod you popped into your machine this morning is going to take roughly 300 years to degrade.
Simple Ingredient Could Change The Future Of Ocean-Going Ships
19 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The shipping industry is finding creative ways to swap out the old ways of doing things for new, greener options.
Meet Ayakha Melithafa – South Africa’s Answer To Greta Thunberg
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town’s very own Ayakha Melithafa was inspired to take up climate activism during the water shortage, a decision that took her all the way to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Incredible: This Webcam Lets You Witness The Northern Lights Live
14 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Seeing the northern lights is one of those bucket list ticks that many dream about, but few accomplish. You could always watch a webcam stream it live.
Your Vinyl Obsession Is Terrible For The Planet
31 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We don’t really think about music in relation to climate change, but if you’re part of the vinyl revival, you aren’t doing the planet any favours.
Sorry, But Your Reusable Shopping Bag Isn’t Great For The Environment, Either
24 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In our frantic rush to get away from single-use plastics, we turned to the reusable cotton tote. This bring with it a new set of problems.
Australian Dust Storm Footage Is Something Out Of A Hollywood Apocalypse Film [Video]
20 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The word ‘apocalypse’ has been used to describe the situation in Australia all too often these past few weeks, and it’s entirely justified.
A Glimmer Of Good News From Australia’s Battle Against Bushfires
16 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The news from Down Under has been tough to watch these past few weeks, but there is hope in amongst all of the destruction.
Everyone’s Talking About Planting Spekboom – Here’s Why
09 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The effects of climate change can be seen in full force Down Under, which is perhaps part of why so many South Africans are now talking about planting spekboom.
Another Tornado Filmed In SA [Videos]
06 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For one family in Mpumalanga, who shot the footage in Panbult, between Ermelo and Piet Retief on Friday, it was a terrifying ordeal.
Guess Who Was Made This Year’s TIME Person Of The Year
12 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
TIME has revealed its ‘Person of the Year’ for 2019, and I would suggest that many of us saw this one coming.
‘Go Back To School And Shut Up’ – Jeremy Clarkson Went There With Greta Thunberg
05 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There is absolutely nothing surprising about the fact that Jeremy Clarkson has lashed out at Greta Thunberg.
The Truth Behind SA Town’s Claim Of Hottest Day Ever (54°C)
03 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This past weekend, the Northern Cape village of Vioolsdrif set a new record for highest-ever temperature recorded in South Africa. Or did it?
Bill Gates’ ‘Solar Breakthrough’ Could Change The World
21 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It never hurts to have Bill Gates as a financial backer, but then you still need to deliver the goods. Thankfully, Heliogen, a clean energy company, is on the money.
Feeling Guilty About Flying? You’re Probably Suffering From ‘Flygskam’
12 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Flygskam’ is Swedish for ‘flight shame’, and it’s turning into a pretty formidable strategy for shaming people who consistently travel by plane.
These Greta Thunberg Office Posters Are Hilarious
08 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
This is your moment to save the planet and create a real life meme at the same time. While you’re at it, spice up your office.
Day Zero: SA Water Crisis Is ‘Warning To The World’ [Videos]
05 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town may have dodged a bullet for now, but other parts of the country have been brought to their knees.
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