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Tag: environment

‘A storm makes winter’: Stellenbosch scientists explain the rain

Sunlight breaks through stormy clouds over the Rooiplein at Stellenbosch University, near where the university’s library and Neelsie student centre have sustained damage from heavy rainfall. PHOTO: Janco Botes
A “big cold front” caused the recent heavy rainfall in Stellenbosch, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) told SMF...
Africa, Environment, local news, News, science, Stellenbosch University, Water

Tree planting project aims to curb the spread of beetle infestation

A close up of a large oak tree in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Municipality is working with a local non-profit organisation (NPO), to curb the spread of the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer...
Agriculture, Community, Conservation, Environment, local news, Municipality, Nature, News

Kayamandi swop shop transforms recycling into reward

Stellenbosch Municipality recently hosted an event in Kayamandi that allowed residents to exchange recyclable waste for essential household goods...
Conservation, Environment, local news, Municipality, Nature, News, Waste

Art exhibition speaks to historic trauma of rubber industry

Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch is currently displaying an art exhibition titled Ebbing: This is Me Re-awakened by You....
Arts, Environment, News

Getting to know South Africa’s eco warrior

Prof Guy Midgley, an internationally renowned climate scientist, is seen as one of the leading voices on climate change...
Environment, Features, Profile

Climate change is linked to serious human rights violations – SU professor

“The history of climate change is also a history of capitalism, colonialism and apartheid, of which all have been...
Environment, Events, International, Nature, News, Stellenbosch University, Students

Climate change is here, and affecting our health – SU researcher

Climate change is a problem that is no longer in the future, but with us.  This is according to...
Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Fire, Health, Nature, News

Time to ‘think differently’ about climate change – SU researcher

In order to combat climate change, it is important to think differently and consider Africa’s past, present and future....
Conservation, Environment, Nature, News, SRC, Students

Dumping a R23 million burden on the Stellenbosch Municipality

 Illegal dumping is a cause for concern in the  Stellenbosch Municipality, according to Stuart Grobbelaar, spokesperson for Stellenbosch Municipality....
Community, Environment, local news, Municipality, Nature, News

SU opens up dialogue on climate change

Young people are willing to get involved in combating climate change, but do not know where to direct their...
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