Environment

The Global Plastics Treaty is a Hot Topic That Could Change the World

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNov 10, 2023 95 0

With the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations picking up soon, here’s what you need to know about the hot topic that could change the world:   Nairobi, Kenya (10 November 2023)…

Climate Change Advocacy Artwork Unveiled in Cape Town

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023 236 0

43 women from Hamburg, Eastern Cape embroidered a beautiful piece of artwork to highlight the existential threat climate change poses to human life – particularly for rural people.   Cape…

A New Pelargonium Species Discovered in the Richtersveld

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNov 9, 2023 236 0

Award-winning botanist Pieter van Wyk at the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park has discovered a new Pelargonium species.   South Africa (09 November 2023) – SANParks is excited to announce the discovery…

It’s “Toad Versus Road” in the Cape High Court

by John Yeld@GroundUp_NewsNov 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023 103 0

Environmentalists challenge road extension that threatens endangered Western Leopard Toads.   Cape Town, South Africa (08 November 2023) – A new section of road through the Noordhoek wetlands could cause the…

Look: Schools Beautify Benoni with Breathtaking Murals!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023 357 0

Schools in and around Benoni united in paint to upgrade a wall in need of some love for Wordsworth High School. Together, they created a melting pot of masterpieces!  …

Green Energy Solutions Are in the Running to Make Big, Clean Changes

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNov 5, 2023Nov 3, 2023 135 0

Beyond the potential to put loadshedding’s endless reign to rest, green energy solutions are also really important for the Earth’s future. Big brains are currently competing in a massive Green…

Meet South Africa’s 2024 Bird of the Year – The Bateleur

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023 208 0

One can never drive far without spotting the Bateleur within the National Parks; the bird is distinctive for its short tail and now, is named the Bird of the Year…

School Food Gardens Teach SA a Lesson in Tackling Food Insecurity 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023 102 0

Teaching South Africa a lesson in tackling food insecurity are schools around the country that have cultivated and nurtured their own school food gardens that teach the children incredible skills…

Snare Free Provides Improved Support to Combat Snaring in the Western Cape

by Staff Writer @GoodThingsGuyNov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023 216 0

Snare Free has helped raise awareness, provide valuable training and save animal lives since offering support in the Western Cape.   Western Cape, South Africa (02 November 2023) – Three…

Africa’s Largest Vulture Relocation Project Gets The Green Light 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023 217 0

Africa’s largest vulture relocation project has gotten the green light with the Eastern Cape set to become hundreds of these ecosystem and heritage-precious birds.   Eastern Cape, South Africa (31…