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Why the clouds of secrecy over the impacts of SA data centre growth?
POWER GUZZLERS (PART FOUR)

Why the clouds of secrecy over the impacts of SA data centre growth?

‘Considering how much data is stored in data centres, it is ironic how little data there is available about how they operate.’ — former Imperial College London researcher David Mytton, February 2021.


By Tony Carnie
HUNTING

New wildlife quotas reopen fault lines over hunting, science and governance

By Don Pinnock
New wildlife quotas reopen fault lines over hunting, science and governance
OPINIONISTA

Poisoned waters — Illegal mining threatens the Greater Kruger ecosystem

By De Wet du Toit
Poisoned waters — Illegal mining threatens the Greater Kruger ecosystem
POWER GUZZLERS (PART THREE)

The hidden impacts of AI data centres on water, climate and future power costs

By Tony Carnie
The hidden impacts of AI data centres on water, climate and future power costs
ROVING REPORTERS

High-flying former Kruger Park ranger claims he was framed for rhino poaching

By Fred Kockott for Roving Reporters
High-flying former Kruger Park ranger claims he was framed for rhino poaching
New minister, old thinking: Willie Aucamp’s first conservation signal points in the wrong direction
OPINIONISTA

New minister, old thinking: Willie Aucamp’s first conservation signal points in the wrong direction

By Adam Cruise
Major SA data centre expansion plans emerge, set to more than double current power demand
POWER GUZZLERS (PART TWO)

Major SA data centre expansion plans emerge, set to more than double current power demand

By Tony Carnie
Harnessing Africa’s rare earth potential: Standard Bank’s blueprint for industrial transformation
SPONSORED CONTENT

Harnessing Africa’s rare earth potential: Standard Bank’s blueprint for industrial transformation

By Standard Bank
Fired minister takes to the global stage — Dion George’s conservation fightback
WILDLIFE PROTECTION

Fired minister takes to the global stage — Dion George’s conservation fightback

By Don Pinnock
Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SA’s electricity and water supply
POWER GUZZLERS (PART ONE)

Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SA’s electricity and water supply

By Tony Carnie
Plea to support Africa’s game rangers as conflict spreads to more parks
GUARDIANS UNDER FIRE

Plea to support Africa’s game rangers as conflict spreads to more parks

By Tony Carnie
Hero community health worker in Mbaula, Limpopo, delivers baby during flood disaster
CHILD OF THE STORM

Hero community health worker in Mbaula, Limpopo, delivers baby during flood disaster

By Lerato Mutsila
Sponsored Content

When international law becomes optional: What critical minerals geopolitics means for mining

By ENS
When international law becomes optional: What critical minerals geopolitics means for mining
ON SAFARI

After the floods, Greater Kruger Park is opening up again. Should you go now?

By Tiara Walters
After the floods, Greater Kruger Park is opening up again. Should you go now?
LEGAL TANGLE

‘Philanthropic’ hunter’s plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court

By Tony Carnie
‘Philanthropic’ hunter’s plan to sell rhino horns heads to Supreme Court
Sponsored Content

Proven Impact: How Anthem is Delivering Clean Power and Driving Growth and Socio-Economic Impact

By Anthem
OPINIONISTA

Inclusive grassroots engagement is vital for sustainable elephant conservation success

By JJ van Altena
TOXIC TAILINGS

Exposed: The sordid tale of a dubious mine tailings operation that threatens critical wetlands in Gauteng

By Ed Stoddard and Felix Dlangamandla
COASTAL HAZARD

Endangered penguins and gannets threatened as tar balls wash up along SA coastline

By Kyran Blaauw
Floods, weather extremes and community resilience in Limpopo
REFLECTION

Floods, weather extremes and community resilience in Limpopo

In Limpopo, devastating floods expose the destructive power of nature, yet community resilience shines through as neighbours unite to rebuild and adapt amid climate extremes.

By Lerato Mutsila
WETLAND WARNING

The Blesbokspruit wetland: a national ecological treasure under siege

By Ed Stoddard
NOTES FROM A SMALL PLANET

Arne Næss and the playful seriousness of deep ecology

By Don Pinnock
RAVAGES OF DROUGHT OP-ED

Where has all the water gone? Reflections on a visit to the Groot Karoo drylands

By Steven Robins
OPINIONISTA

Misappropriated ‘ecosystems’ and the dangerous drift of a word we can’t afford to lose

By Gordon Laing
Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment
GREEN DIVIDE OP-ED

Absence of trees in poor urban areas reflects uneven patterns of environmental investment

By Emmanuel Oboh
Nan Rice: A South African household name in the fight to protect the ocean’s mammals
OBITUARY

Nan Rice: A South African household name in the fight to protect the ocean’s mammals

By John Yeld
Fast-track solar plan crumbles as risks to endangered vultures come to light
MINISTER ACTS

Fast-track solar plan crumbles as risks to endangered vultures come to light

By Tony Carnie
Many nets, one ocean: what SA’s fishing debate has taught us
TROUBLED WATERS

Many nets, one ocean: what SA’s fishing debate has taught us

By Don Pinnock
The facts on wildlife conservation — from an experienced practitioner
OPINIONISTA

The facts on wildlife conservation — from an experienced practitioner

By Nick Tredger

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