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Environment
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Here’s A Pretty Interesting Article About Cape Town’s Water Problem – FROM 1990
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Everyone wants to know how we’ve arrived at this mess. Well, back in 1990, some folks in the know were already sounding the alarm bells.
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Three Apps To Download In Preparation For Day Zero
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Your phone is already chock-full of useful apps (and Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat etc), but you should really take a look at these three some time soon.
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The World Has An Actual Doomsday Clock And It’s About To Strike Midnight [Video]
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The ticking time bomb that is the end of the world as we know it has nudged closer to midnight. If you guessed that’s a bad thing, then you get a gold star.
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How Much Does Deforestation Have To Do With The Drought Situation?
25 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although we have been warned about the effects for decades, deforestation is only getting worse. The practice has massive implications right around the world.
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Indonesian Special Forces Drink Snake Blood To Impress US Defence Secretary [Video]
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you keen to put on a display that gets the US Defence Secretary all revved up? Easy, just nibble on a few cobras and drink their blood.
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This Is How Much Water You’re Allowed To Pump Per Day From A Borehole
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we near Day Zero, boreholes are coming under increased scrutiny. It pays to have one in the back garden, but there are still rules in place regarding usage.
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Cape Town Water Crisis Hits CNN And TIME
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you scour international news sites you’ll see plenty of talk about Cape Town, but of late it’s all focused on one thing. CNN have now offered their take.
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Shoprite Is Coining It As Water Bottlers Prepare For Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The stockpiling begins now, and there’s money to be made in selling bottled water. If you’re wondering how the supply will hold up then here’s what we know.
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Six Ways Capetonians Are Taking The Piss Ahead Of Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The panic has well and truly set in – for most, at least. Are you one of the Mother City residents who’s not playing by the rules?
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Stunning Footage Of Volcano In The Philippines Spewing Ash And Lava [Video]
23 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mount Mayon is due for a major eruption, and over the past while it’s been warming up with a steady stream of ash and lava. Doesn’t make for a good night’s rest.
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Here’s A UCT Water Scientist Discussing That ‘Worst Drought In More Than 100 Years’ Stat
22 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve probably seen people arguing on social media about the severity of our current drought, and the 100-year stat is often criticised. Let’s hear from an expert.
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TIME’s Antarctica Aerial Shots Show Devastating Result Of Climate Change
22 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Down here in the Mother City we’re freaking out about the impending Day Zero, but down below in Antarctica there’s a different problem to deal with.
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Extreme Crosswind Aircraft Landing From Germany Is Something Else [Video]
22 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
High winds tore through the likes of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany last week, and there were plenty of videos on social media. This one is next level.
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You Need To Check Out The City Of Cape Town’s ‘Day Zero’ Site
19 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Cape Town is under immense pressure to sort out our water mess, but it will take a citywide effort to stave off Day Zero. This site is a must visit to stay informed.
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Netherlands Storm Videos Make Cape Town Look Tame
19 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As Storm Friederike causes havoc in northern Europe, Twitter has filled with scenes of destruction, high winds catching many off guard.
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Cape Town Panics Over NEW Water Restrictions And Costs
18 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 4 Comments
In an announcement earlier this morning the City of Cape Town ‘hit the panic button’, announcing new water restrictions and costs that you really need to hear for yourself.
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Here’s How Quickly You’ll Get Through 50 Litres Of Water A Day [Video]
18 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
As of February 1, Capetonians must drop from 87 litres of water a day to 50 litres a day. Let’s take a look at just how tough that’s going to be.
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Video From The World’s Longest Underwater Cave System
18 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Much of the earth’s underwater world is yet to be discovered, but thanks to the hard work of a few scientists we can look inside this magical cave.
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The Deadliest Cat In The World Weighs 2,2kg [Video]
18 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are a number of big cats around the world that inspire awe and fear, but if you’re after the deadliest you’ll need to look a little closer.
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Woman In Botswana Mauled By Leopard Inside Her Tent
17 Jan 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a must visit for large cat lovers, with lion, cheetah and leopard sightings a regular occurrence. Preferably not this up close and personal, though.
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“Mad Max Territory” – TIME’s Take On Cape Town’s Water Crisis [Video]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all know Day Zero is going to get very ugly, very quickly, and TIME aren’t holding back when describing what lies in store for the Mother City.
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Dramatic Pics And Video Of Oil Tanker Exploding In The East China Sea
16 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After colliding with a freighter more than a week ago, an Iranian oil tanker has sunk, leaving behind the biggest oil spill of its kind since 1991.
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Find Out How Much Water You’re Using (And Snoop On Your Neighbours) With New Website
16 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A new water consumption tool, put together by the City of Cape Town, has sparked fears of water usage naming and shaming. Best you check how you shape up.
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So There’s A Caracal Strolling Around Lion’s Head [Video]
15 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An early morning trip up Lions’ Head by two paragliders led to a very unusual sighting, a caracal enjoying a stroll and a light breakfast.
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Cape Town Drilling For Water Has Begun – Everything We Know So Far
12 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
As dam levels drop, the City of Cape Town is doing what it can to delay the seemingly inevitable. So, who wants to see what Day Zero really looks like?
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Satellite Pics And Videos Show Snow In The Sahara Desert
11 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While the words ‘snow’ and ‘desert’ are hardly ever seen in the same sentence, Sunday saw the Sahara Desert covered in a blanket for the third time in 40 years.
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New Law Says You Can’t Put Lobster Directly Into Boiling Water
11 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Keen to pop a few kreef in the pot and have a feast this weekend? You might want to keep up to speed with how this new law spreads around the world.
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JFK Airport Descended Into Pure And Utter Chaos This Weekend [Video]
10 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A combination of a storm, a burst pipe, and epic levels of mismanagement caused delays of up to four days at one of America’s busiest airports. People were not impressed.
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Beautiful Footage Filmed Inside The Kelp Forests Of False Bay [Video]
10 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You might not be keen on braving the waters off False Bay yourself, but you really should take a look at life amongst the kelp.
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Why The City Of Cape Town Needs To Hit You With That ‘Drought Charge’
10 Jan 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Call it a ‘drought charge’, call it a ‘water tax’ – either way, Cape Town residents aren’t pleased. So where exactly will that money go?
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