Here comes the next generation of eco-warriors
The future of the planet may not be as gloomy as many predict. Dr Irene Muller of the Faculty of Education is doing her part to groom a new generation of eco-warriors armed with the knowledge and commitment to combat water scarcity and other challenges linked to climate change. Combining her academic skills, research abilities and love for Mother Nature, Dr Muller is breathing new life into environmental education.
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Green water treatment will benefit communities
Water is vital for living organisms but the quality of water is changing due to population growth and environmental changes.
Could a miracle plant be the answer? Ground and surface water serve as the main sources of drinking water in rural and urban areas, however, the availability of potable water is still a major concern. Nitrate is one of the most common groundwater contaminants in rural areas.
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Before and now: the contrast in miners' living conditions
Crammed into tiny rooms in same-sex hostels, away from their partners or families and without proper access to water, electricity or sanitation, South African miners used to live in appalling conditions. Today, the situation of miners at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg has improved markedly, although there are still challenges, as a NWU research study shows. Prof Hendri Coetzee recently conducted his fourth study.
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