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SA man hurt in whaler tussle

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  Anti-whaling campaigners have vowed to continue targeting Japanese whalers, despite three of their crew members, one of th...

Govt to intensify fight against rhino killing

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   Government continues to explore ways to curb the increasing killing of rhinos in South Africa, including the possibi...

Plan to root out waste tyres

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  South Africa's new waste tyre management plan is set to support government's targets to put the country's economy onto a s...

‘Starving dogs fed sawdust’

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  Too poor to feed themselves, let alone their dogs and too attached to their pets to let them go, some residents of Alexand...

Govt to intensify fight against rhino killing

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Government continues to explore ways to curb the increasing killing of rhinos in South Africa, including the possibility of dehor...

Visits to Limpopo resorts double

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An estimated 50 000 people are reported to have visited wildlife resorts in Limpopo over the festive season - more than double th...

CT embarks on fire prevention campaign

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The City of Cape Town's intensive public awareness and preparedness campaign on the dangers and prevention of fires within its ar...

R1m rhino hunt: CEO slams critics

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The white rhino, put out on tender to be hunted, has already been killed.

Disturbing dog pic not from SA

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  A picture of a mutilated dog's face -- a victim of a firework being thrown at it -- does not originate from South Africa. ...

International Stories

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Moroccan Chickpea Stew Recipe

  This Moroccan chickpea stew is wonderful and easy vegan recipe made on the stove or in a slow cooker (if you’re on a time budget). The smell is amazing, and the taste is even better.

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Raw Zucchini Pesto Pasta

  Looking to get all the flavor and satisfaction from your favorite pasta but with the health benefits of raw food?

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Is Eating Animals on the Decline?

We’re seeing a decline in meat consumption here in the U.S. Does that mean folks are eating fewer animals in general?

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Bananas and Fair Trade? What You Can Do

  Bananas are one of the the most popular fruits in the world, yet including bananas in your diet entails complicated and careful choices if you care about fair trade issues, such as the health ...

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Army and Air Force Push Solar Power into Quantum Territory

  The Department of Defense has been on a roll with new solar energy installations, but the real action is going on behind the scenes in laboratories where DoD is quietly supporting research int...

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Walls that Generate Electricity

  Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation intends to start selling a material that enables the walls of buildings and various other structures (possibly wind turbine towers and nacelles) to gen...

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Capturing Sunlight in a Bulb to Eliminate Kerosene for Lighting

  It is estimated that almost 1.6 billion people on this planet live without electricity. That means to have any kind of light in the darkness (12 hours of darkness in countries near the equator...

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Mashed Cauliflower: A Healthier Mashed Potato Alternative

  It’s the new year and you’re looking for ways to eat your favorite foods in a healthier, lighter way. Well, if mashed potatoes are a weakness, you’ll love this veggie-packed alternative ...

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Tailored Juicing: Benefits and Recipes

  A few years ago, if you’d mentioned ‘tailored juices’ to me, I wouldn’t have had a clue what you were talking about, but ever since discovering this way of juicing, I haven’t looked ...

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Cheap LED Lighting Races Ahead with OSRAM Breakthrough

  International lighting industry giant OSRAM has just announced a research breakthrough that will make the cost of high-efficiency LED light bulbs sink like a stone.

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Sundried Tomato Red Lentil Loaf

  This sundried tomato red lentil loaf makes a fantastic centerpiece to a healthy vegan meal. It’s got a huge amount of flavor, thanks to sweet potatoes, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes – an...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sprouts

  Sprouts are healthy, nutritious, and tasty, but they can also be really expensive. Here are some tips on how to start sprouting at home to save money and eat healthy!

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WaveRoller Arrives in Portugal for Long Awaited Tests

  The WaveRoller arrived on January 2nd at Portugal’s Peniche Shipyard for a much anticipated pilot test this summer off the coast of Portugal, one of the best testing sites in Europe for ocea...

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From the Designer of the iPod and iPhone Comes a New Energy-Saving ‘Learning Thermostat’

  Think of a piece of classic design from the last decade. There’s a decent chance you thought of either the iPhone or the iPod, right? Apple’s ubiquitous gadgets have become so wildly popul...

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A Beginnger’s Guide to Sprouts

  Sprouts are healthy, nutritious, and tasty, but they can also be really expensive. Here are some tips on how to start sprouting at home to save money and eat healthy!

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Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Covered Pretzels

Who says vegan food can’t be decadent? These vegan chocolate covered pretzels are a kid-friendly snack that are simple to make!

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