ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

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Lewis Pugh inspires action against Fracking the Karoo.

Shell we are not prepared to destroy the Karoo for 5 to 10 years worth of fossil fuel & damage our climate? We cannot drill our way out of the energy crisis, but must invest in renewable energy now! See video clip of Lewis Pugh's inspiring speech.

 
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Baboon Matters questions euthanizing of Fred Baboon

What are the facts about Fred baboon? The Baboon Matters Trust challenges all to address underlying problems of bad refuse management & illegal feeding of baboons as root of human / baboon conflict.

 
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Japanese earthquake wake-up for Koeberg Nuclear Power Stn.

In 1806 a magnitude 6 earthquake hit Cape Town. In 2004 a small earthquake rattled parts of the City and awakened concerns that the Milnerton Fault is becoming active again. Would you vote for a new reactor at Koeberg only 8km from the faultline?

 
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Mthombo Refinery: White elephant in the making

Mthombo oil refinery planned for Coega, E Cape could become biggest white elephant. The world has reached ‘peak oil’, a time of declining oil & rising prices...

 
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Fracking Up the Karoo

The real concerns with fracking for Natural Gas in the Karoo is the danger to underground water sources through injecting a cocktail of chemicals and the potential impacts of fracking on the water table itself.

 
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The Trek Fishermen of Fish Hoek – a poem

A poem about Treknet fishermen of Fish Hoek celebrates the tradition of using beach seine nets. Treknet fishing is the oldest commercial fishery in South Africa.

 
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