Articles

Going green pays off

It has been estimated that commercial buildings account for approximately 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, both during the construction phase and once in use....

The greening of construction

South Africa has recognised the risk of climate change in its "National Climate Change Response Policy" launched at the National Climate Change Summit in March 2009....

Transport and the environment

Transport operations and their associated infrastructure give rise to large environmental impacts....

Capacity requirements need a comprehensive planning regime

Energy planning has significant environmental impacts – especially with respect to the energy diversification or mix of energy sources that are pursued....

Future foundations

It is just over a year since South Africa experienced severe electricity shortages. Energy planning should, therefore, be dear to all South Africans....

Landowner, rights holder in gems battle

Few activities are more environmentally destructive than mining. ...

Coastal zone to get better protection

In October last year parliamentary approval process was completed and the Coastal Management Act was presented to the president for assent....

Coastal conservation boosted

In South Africa, the sea and the sea-shore were previously regulated by the Sea-Shore Act. ...

To dig or not to dig – Surface owners’ rights versus the right to mine

Few activities are more environmentally destructive than mining. South Africa's economy, however, was built on mining. ...