Environment
Climate, water, conservation, sustainability and environmental changes that affect our lives.
Environment
Lonehill Dam Revival Looks Beyond Clearing the Weeds
📅Lonehill Dam’s revival includes proposals for water monitoring and sludge treatment. Explore the local project, its wider relevance and what remains unclear.
Read moreUKZN Study Explores Climate and Pollinator Partnerships
📅A global study involving UKZN reveals how temperature and rainfall relate to plant-pollinator partnerships, with more research needed in southern Africa.
Read moreWhy Flying Ants Appear After Rain in Johannesburg
📅Those flying ants around Joburg’s lights may be termite alates. Discover why they emerge after rain, shed their wings and matter to nature.
Read moreJoburg can ease pressure as water use reaches record levels
📅Johannesburg is using 273 million litres of water a day above its temporary limit as Rand Water calls for urgent action to protect supply.
Read moreSA National Pollution Register Names Water Polluters
📅South Africa’s new National Pollution Register lists municipalities and companies facing enforcement for polluting water, aiming to boost transparency.
Read moreMelville Koppies: Why Its Grasslands Need Ongoing Care
📅Discover the plants, history and conservation work at Melville Koppies, plus practical visiting details for exploring this Johannesburg nature reserve.
Read moreEl Niño 2026: Why It Matters to South Africans
📅A very strong El Niño is here. Find out what it could mean for South Africa's rain, water, food and summer heat, and what you can do.
Read moreJohannesburg Lunar Eclipse: When to Watch on 28 August
📅Johannesburg gets a deep partial lunar eclipse before sunrise on 28 August. Find out when to look, where to face and what you will see.
Read moreGlass Recycling in South Africa: How Collecting Glass Can Earn Income
📅Could your empty glass bottles become extra income? Discover how glass recycling works in South Africa and the opportunities for collectors and small businesses.
Read moreCarnivorous Plants in Joburg: Meet the Bug-Eating Plants in Kyalami
📅Discover the fascinating carnivorous plants at Jozi Carnivores in Kyalami, including Venus flytraps, sundews and pitcher plants that catch and digest insects.
Read moreWhy You Shouldn't Throw Away Old Phones and Electronics
📅From outdated smartphones and broken chargers to old laptops and computer cables, electronic waste is piling up in homes and businesses across South Africa. Knowing how to dispose of it properly can help protect the environment, your personal information and valuable resources.
Read moreHow Bumblebees Are Inspiring the Next Generation of Flying Robots
📅Bumblebees don't just pollinate flowers. Scientists are studying their remarkable flight to design smarter drones, rescue robots and future aviation technology.
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