Air pollution is the world’s largest environmental health threat. According to the UNECE air pollution accounts for 7 million deaths worldwide each year. The causes vary from acute asthma, cancer, pulmonary illness and heart disease. Outdoor air pollution has been classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on
South Africa has seen a water crisis, with a few narrow Day Zero escapes. However, there are towns and regions that have literally run dry and then have been left high and dry by the media and the national resources. A multitude of dry towns across the country have prominent
Farming needs power, power for lighting, power for production & processing and cold storage. The type of farming dictates the amount of power you need to draw from the grid to get the everyday jobs done. Farming is competitive and the margins are tight where the farms that have scaled
“All I want for Christmas is a glass of water and to be able the flush my loo” – This is not the usual thoughts that come to mind when we think of Christmas. But they are dangerously close to becoming a reality. The water situation in Mandela Bay is
The current water situation is that there is not enough water to supply everyone. The dams are still running dry, despite the rainfall, and our municipal supply is in dire need of attention. Related Article: Forget presents we’ll be queuing for water this Christmas There is an inverse relation to
With the main rainfall season over and at the beginning of our summer season, the Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels are critically low at just over 12%. Hopefully most households and businesses have already installed a water tank for backup supply and to collect rainwater. With little rainfall expected over
Mandela Day is a great day for seeing the people of South Africa making a stand for what is good, noble and right. Nelson Mandela’s attitude left an indelible mark on the country, inspiring many to take up the challenge and make a difference. Like a pebble cast into a
Saving power saves you money and if we all do it together we can lighten the load on Eskom and suffer less load-shedding. The best way to save power at home is to go off-grid with a solar power system. Partial off-grid systems are available such as grid-tied systems that
The Microcare Mini-Grid combines a compact modular build with new solar technology to provide an efficient & attractive way to reduce your electricity bill and carbon footprint. A scalable system that fits your budget and grows as your power needs increase. A cost-effective solution is especially handy for rural/country homes
Things must be looking pretty bleak for Eskom’s future as they have thought to release an alternative power fact sheet to help relieve strain on their struggling power generating operations. Facing up to reality is one of the smartest ways forward as it looks like it is going to take