Video by Kayla Roux Rhodes University Environmental Week sees RU student societies raise funds for a environmental projects, with the Green Fund Run ending off the week. Share
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Rhinos: suffering in silence
By Isabelle Anne Abraham Rhino poaching is beyond a crisis now; it is simply out of control, said Dr. William Fowlds, in his rhino poaching presentation at Rhodes University. The talk was held on Wednesday, 28 March, and organised by The Oppidan Press
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Healthy trees for a healthy society
By Shirley Erasmus This year’s Scifest had a particularly Environmental engagement, with the theme of “Science Rocks!” involving “Earth sciences, archaeology, palaeontology, astrobiology, GIS, chemical and civil engineering, music… and any other -ology or – graphy you can think of that has
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Environmental Apathy
Apology The latest issue of Activate featured a misprint in the Environmental section. David Peek was omitted from the by-line in the column titled “Environmental Apathy”. My sincere apologies for this mistake. Please see the revised article below. Shirley Erasmus (Environmental Editor) Environmental Apathy By David Peek and Shirley Erasmus The annual Rhodes
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Environmental group “not enemies of economic growth”
By Marc Davies There is “good reason to doubt Shell’s claims of honesty and transparency”, Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG) chairperson, Jonathan Deal, said during a Rhodes Skype conference. This environmental watchdog group claimed that the international oil giant has made all those opposed to fracking in the Karoo appear as “enemies of economic growth”.
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A look at carbon neutrality
By Jemima Parker The environmentalists have been busier than it seems: look around you. There’s almost always the organic option, everything has a CFC-free stamp, ‘recycling’ logo or the vegetarian alternative that tastes almost as good as the packaging it comes in. We’re continually being reminded of the idea that every time you flick the
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Chemistry department water wastage
By Timothy Smith The Rhodes University Chemistry Department has been noticed for their excessive use of water this year, particularly in the first year laboratories where large amounts of water are known to be used in the practical experiments done by the first year students. Share
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World Vegan Week comes to Rhodes
This week is international Vegan Week. The Rhodes Organisation for Animal Rights will be celebrating the week on campus. World Vegan Week begins on 24 October and ends 28 October 2011. Share
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Round- up of Environmental Week’s events
By Shirley Erasmus Environmental Week aims to create awareness about environmental issues and precipitate an interest in Rhodes University’s environmental effects. This Environmental week ran at Rhodes University from Sunday 2 October until Sunday 09 October. Share
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Possible ban on rhino hunting
By Sibulele Mabusela During a recent media briefing in Pretoria, environmental minister Edna Molewa confronted the issue she called “the ongoing scourge in rhino poaching”. Molewa introduced the idea that the department was to discuss the implementation of a moratorium which would put an end to rhino hunting. Share
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