Introduction Coal-fired power plants provide electricity to 80% of South Africans, making them a substantial source of ambient air pollution in South Africa. Large amounts of particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), and other pollutants are released into the atmosphere. Coal-fired power station emissions have been related
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TROPHY HUNTING: THE ANIMAL RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND CONSERVATION SCANDAL
Trophy hunting involves the recreational killing of an animal with the intention of displaying its body as a ‘trophy’. As some of the largest and most dangerous animals in the world, the Big Five – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos – are the most coveted animals to kill by
Happy the elephant: the first four-legged person?
WHAT IS A PERSON? When we hear the word ‘person’, we might intuitively think it’s just another term for ‘human’: your mum, your teacher, your friend – what about an elephant? HAPPY THE ASIAN ELEPHANT Happy is a 49-year-old female Asian elephant. She was born in the wild, likely in
WHAT IS ANIMAL LAW AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
WHAT IS ANIMAL LAW? Laws are in place to protect us: laws serve as guidance of acceptable behaviour in society, and punishments are in place for those who do not adhere to them to ensure our safety. There are laws to protect us at home, in the workplace, and when
What is sustainability and why is it important
Sustainability means achieving a balance between human processes and natural processes. For example, it means not using up natural resources quicker than they are being replaced. By choosing sustainable processes, we protect the environment and ensure that it will continue to support us in the future. SUSTAINABLE FARMING Farming is
Are Cheetahs Running to Extinction?
Cheetahs are one of Africa’s most beautiful, and most endangered big cats. They are the fastest land animal in the world, running at speeds of up to 120km/h (75mph). That’s the same as the speed limit on South African freeways. Cheetahs are a charismatic species, that define the African Savannah,
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