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Workers assemble the Kalkbult solar energy plant in the Karoo, the first solar energy plant to feed into the national grid. SA is in the vanguard of Africa’s efforts to use renewable energy to increase power supply to the masses. Picture: SUNDAY TIMES

SA’s green energy plans point way for Africa

Energy expert sees significant benefits in a well-designed and transparent procurement process, writes Tracy Gilpin

South Africa to host 2016 CITES talks

An elephant crosses the road near the Paul Kruger gate in Kruger National Park.  Picture: THE TIMES

South Africa, badly hit by rhino poaching, appropriate location for CITES talks given wildlife challenges on African continent, global regulator says

Climate change seen as top threat in emerging nations

Picture: THINKSTOCK

Middle East, US and Europeans cite ISIS as a great danger, according to findings of new PEW Research Center survey of 40 countries

VIDEO: Eco-friendly funerals in private cemetery gardens

Environmentally friendly funerals have become more of a choice for people who are eco-friendly in life, and wish to be in death, too

In twist, scientists join tobacco companies to fight cancer

TAKING THE AIR: Gabor Kovacs smokes an e-cigarette, which his shop sells at Camden in London. Picture: REUTERS

Scientists who have devoted years to developing medicines to cure disease are now working for tobacco companies to make e-cigarettes


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