South Africa court blocks Shell’s oil exploration
A South African court has halted oil giant Shell’s seismic testing for oil and gas along the country’s eastern coastline, pending a final ruling. The decision has been hailed by …
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Last-minute bid to stop Shell’s oil exploration in whale breeding grounds in South Africa
Campaigners have filed legal challenge against seismic survey along Eastern Cape province. An 11th hour bid has been launched to try to halt plans by Royal Dutch Shell to explore …
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Cabinet approves Parks and Wildlife Management Bill’s principles
CABINET on Tuesday said they approved the principles of the Parks and Wildlife Management Bill which was last amended more than 20 years ago. Addressing a post cabinet media briefing …
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Huntington Beach: California oil spill sparks concern for wildlife
AN oil slick off the coast of California has started washing ashore, killing fish, contaminating wetlands and closing beaches. About 3,000 barrels of oil have spread over an area covering …
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Africa set to benefit from US$20m IUCN-Germany conservation facility
LOCAL communities in and around protected and conserved areas in Africa are set to benefit from a US$20 million facility to boost their recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 on …
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Protecting endangered species key to promoting wildlife diversity
As we draw closer to marking World Rhino Day in the next two months, it is of utmost importance that we take stock of strides that have so far been …
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Marine Life and Ecosystems in critical danger of collapse
By David Marinelli The seas, oceans, lakes, wetlands and rivers and the animals and plants they sustain are under severe stress from overfishing, atmospheric pollution, contaminants pollution, coastal development, invasive …
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Covid fallout ‘undermining nature conservation efforts’
Covid-19 is taking a “severe toll” on conservation efforts, with multiple environmental protections being rolled back, according to research. Conservation efforts have been reduced in more than half of Africa’s …
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Indigenous groups oppose lucrative oil deal
NAMIBIA -A Canadian company wants to drill for oil in the Kavango Basin, despite environmental concerns. The Canadian company’s move to scour the Kavango Basin in the Kalahari desert for …
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Bolivia investigates death of 35 condors
Bolivia has sent a group of experts to the southern province of Tarija to investigate after 35 condors were found dead in recent days. Officials say they fear the animals …
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