Environment
The Alluring Fly Agaric
One of the most iconic, magical and frequently drawn fungi is surely the beguiling Fly Agaric. Standing proud in the forest like a radiant flame amongst dead leaves and decaying logs, Fly Agaric was so […]
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Managing river connectivity and fish migration in a water stressed country: considerations from South Africa
A vulgarization of the scientific publication: O’Brien et al., 2019 “River connectivity and fish migration considerations in the management of multiple stressors in South Africa.” Marine and Freshwater Research, available on request for free (celine@riversoflife.co.za) […]
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Coastal dunes, why are they important?
What coastal dunes have to offer? After moving to Cape Town, I have never experienced so much wind in all my life. My house is near the sea where there are quite a few dunes […]
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The health benefits of spending time in nature
People have long since sought peace of mind and a sense of well-being within nature, and recently much scientific research has been conducted to evaluate the positive impact that proximity to nature can have on […]
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Beyond the ice: Discovering the two native plants from Antarctica
Antarctica, the frozen continent of the South Pole, has several environmental factors that limit life on its surface. In the southernmost region of The Earth, the coldest, driest and windiest one, only a few organisms […]
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Chernobyl: A potential wildlife oasis
On April 26th, 1986, the Unit 4 reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power station, located eight miles north of Kiev in the former USSR exploded. It was the worst nuclear disaster the world has ever experienced. […]
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My Time as a Volunteer at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
I first visited the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre (LWC) to volunteer in November 2017 and loved it so much that I returned not long after in July 2018! The Centre is the perfect place for animal lovers, and as […]
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Is single-use plastic really the root of all evil?
In 2017, the BBC programme Blue Planet ll opened a lot of eyes to the effects of plastic in marine environments. As a consequence, single use plastic has for many people become a symbol of […]
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Green politics in the UK: Serious politics or a way to win votes?
The Green Party are here to stay and will continue to grow in numbers and power “Green politics” is defined as an ideology which aims to create an ecological sustainable society, focusing on environmental and […]
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How to Build A Bug Hotel (Infographic)
Make the most of the beautiful summer weather by taking on a new gardening project that the whole family can enjoy. Learn how you can build a bug hotel from this infographic courtesy of Capital […]
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Duckweed, the Future of Feed and Water Treatment
Duckweed and it’s uses as a fodder supplement, a biological cleaning agent and its effects on wastewater treatment systems. Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Alismatales Family Araceae Subfamily Lemnoideae Genus Lemna Species Lemna […]
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The ethics of NGOs: What happens when it fails?
Big NGOs like Greenpeace can have enormous impact on people’s perceptions of environmental issues, but what happens when they use that power to further their own agenda, rather than the public good? Businesses all over […]