The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a mission to research the presence and impact of microplastics in Antarctica. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles with a diameter of less than 5 mm. These were first detected in Antarctica in 2009, in sea ice samples collected in East Antarctica by University of Tasmania (Australia) researchers. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iaea-launches-microplastic-pollution-research-project-in-antarctica-2024-01-08

Five leaders of environmental organisations have, in an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, called on government to immediately withdraw the National Petroleum Company Bill in addition to stopping all oil and gas exploration off South Africa’s coastline. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/environmental-leaders-call-for-withdrawal-of-national-petroleum-company-bill-2023-12-05

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on December 4 released the Electric Vehicles (EV) White Paper, as well as the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy final report https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/patel-releases-long-awaited-ev-white-paper-final-green-hydrogen-commercialisation-strategy-2023-12-04

A financial adviser has been appointed to assist Sasol in a search for potential coinvestors into a green hydrogen and ammonia export hub at Boegoebaai, in the Northern Cape, following the https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-appoints-adviser-to-search-for-boegoebaai-hydrogen-export-hub-coinvestors-2023-12-01

While the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, held in November, could not reach a consensus on the zero-draft text for a legally binding instrument to coordinate global https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/despite-no-consensus-on-global-plastics-instrument-south-africa-is-making-progress-creecy-2023-11-30

Sustainable waste management provider Mpact Waste Management is now providing sustainable on-site waste management services for retailer Pick n Pay’s super distribution center at Eastport Logistics. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mpact-waste-management-partners-with-pick-n-pay-distribution-centre-in-gauteng-2023-11-08

Namibia began construction on Monday of Africa’s first decarbonised iron plant, to be powered exclusively by green hydrogen, the country’s investment promotion body said. Steelmaking is one of the.. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/namibia-starts-construction-of-africas-first-decarbonised-iron-plant-2023-11-07

Energy and chemicals company Sasol has taken exception to nonprofit organisation Just Share accusing it of shirking its responsibility to meet its previously stated goal of reducing its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, claiming that the disclosure of risks is simply part of being a responsible corporate citizen https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-defends-disclosure-of-potential-decarbonisation-shortcomings-as-responsible-corporate-citizenship-2023-11-03

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-urged-to-adopt-innovation-as-it-confronts-big-waste-management-problem-2023-10-20

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have deployed a buoy equipped with a series of instruments in Theewaterskloof dam, in the Western Cape, to gain deeper insights into microalgae biodiversity and its significance in supporting the ecosystem health of South Africa’s drinking water dams. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hyperspectral-radiometric-buoy-to-collect-microalgae-biodiversity-data-in-theewaterskloof-dam-2023-10-17