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Coal is no-go! says South Africa in solidarity action – India Beyond Coal

On 10/11/12, Durban – South Africa stood in support of India’s Day of Action, India Beyond Coal outside the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. Groups involved were Greenpeace, Depfco (Durban Environmental Protection Forum & Co Operative), GSA (Green Squad Alliance) and … Continue reading Continue reading

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South Africa shows solidarity support for India Beyond Coal, Day of Action

The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance in Durban, South Africa supports India Beyond Coal (Day of Action) by standing together with them in solidarity!

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BAN FRACKING – South Africa is not for s(h)ale!

Send a message to the South African government on Global Anti-Fracking day, September 22nd 2012, by joining other South Africans who are opposed to fracking, when they CALL FOR A PERMANENT BAN ON FRACKING in South Africa. We will meet … Continue reading Continue reading

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Durban, South Africa lit up Climate Impacts Day

Candles on the steps of Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban spelt out 350 as Climate Impacts Day drew to a close, sending the message: We must cut CO2 in the air from its current level of over 392ppm to 350ppm. The … Continue reading Continue reading

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Eco Parish connects the dots at their monthly meeting in South Africa

St John the Baptist Anglican Parish of Pinetown, Durban, South Africa hold dots created by an enthusiastic 7 year old grand-daughter of one of the lady’s, who helped the “Eco Parish” from SAFCEI women’s group to ‘connect the dots’ at … Continue reading Continue reading

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School children in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa show their compassion in connecting the dots

The learners at the Eshowe EduPlant cluster workshop display posters illustrating the need to make people aware of the environmental crisis and encourage them to become involved.  The learners at West Park Special School in Durban depict the death of … Continue reading Continue reading

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Local solutions for local school children in Grahamstown, South Africa

The event was a hands-on workshop with local school children teaching them about climate change, its possible effects and some local solutions. It took place at St Mary’s Development and Care Center in Grahamstown, South Africa and was hosted by … Continue reading Continue reading

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Connecting the dots at Virginia Preparatory School, South Africa

Here the Grade 4 pupils at Virginia Preparatory School in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa have made a water droplet to raise awareness of the importance of saving water. Here the Grade 7 pupils at Virginia Preparatory School in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South … Continue reading Continue reading

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Connecting the dots between climate change and rainfall patterns in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

A small group of environmentalists passionate about the planet, and particularly water, are doing an epic walk (265kms) down the length of the uMngeni River, from source to sea, during May. All water on our planet is connected and so are we. On … Continue reading Continue reading

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Water issues are a definite reality – Cape Town (South Africa)

“Thousands have lived without money, but not one without water” is the message inscribed on circular discs that dot 60 columns of ice. The ice, which was suspended from a height of five meters, barricades a twelve meter long archway. … Continue reading Continue reading

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