A typical passenger vehicle emits approximately 4.6 metric tons of carbon emission a year. However, every emission footprint is different according to the size of the vehicle and how much an individual travels a day. According to the South African…
Solar power has the ability to transform the world’s energy supply More countries around the world are constructing solar farms as it’s extremely cost effective. In 2015 the International Energy Agency released figures showing that half a million solar panels…
Sustainability in schools can do more than simply provide lighting to dark classrooms. The term sustainability means to maintain an ecological balance by avoiding the depletion of natural resources. In some countries, conventional schools create 2% of their carbon emissions.…
Aiding Sustainability in Farming and Communities An investment is an action or process of investing money in a specific company, funding or organisation in order to gain a profit. In addition to creating financial returns for the investor, investments can…
“Asset owners should consider climate change at every stage of the investment process, from investment beliefs, policy and process to portfolio construction decisions,” said Deb Clarke, global head of investment research for Mercer, which is owned by Marsh & McLennan…
Carbon Tax in South Africa Economy “The Minerals Council would like to see a delay of at least five years in the implementation of the carbon tax to allow sufficient time for the government to address the design challenges and the…
Load Shedding in South Africa New studies form UCT suggests that South Africa should transition from nuclear power plants to cleaner renewable energy. The transition could mean cheaper and a more reliable energy source, as load shedding has increased significantly.…
Solar refrigeration is one of the many successes of solar energy, particularly in Africa. It is one of the ancient and widespread applications for solar energy. Solar refrigeration is a powered refrigerator that makes direct use of the sun. The…
