The world I would like to live in
Robert Fischer writes for the annual Business Day Earth publication explaining how a transition to a low carbon power sector advances environmental goals while creating an affordable power supply.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for dummies
If you've heard of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) but are not quite sure what they are or how they work, then read on... Marise Naude from GreenXEnergy explains. We've also posted our August edition of the latest renewable energy news here: http://90by2030.wordpress.com/renewable-energy-news/
Goodbye coal, hello renewable energy
Research shows that wind can provide 35% of SA's electricity, and at a cheaper price than coal. And we post a short video showing what Cape Town will look like if we don't start a transition to a low carbon, sustainable energy future.
Steaming hot property
Robert Fischer went along to watch the installation of a Biogas Digester at a household development in Newlands, Cape Town.
Solar Powered Traffic Lights
Johannesburg now has solar power traffic lights at a number of intersections across the city. And, talking of renewable energy, be sure to check out our new Renewable Energy News Page with monthly updates by Robert Fischer, our renewable energy expert. http://90by2030.wordpress.com/renewable-energy-news/
The IRP2 Process for Dummies
If you've heard about the IRP2, but not sure what it is and why it is so important, read on..
Green Goal or Green Wash?
Now that it's all over, I take a look at which environmental initiatives will remain after the World Cup.
Project 90 calls for 4 million Solar Water Heaters
Please sign our petition calling for 4 million Solar Water Heaters.
Ideas from Howick High
Get some great ideas from our Howick High Club about how to live sustainably. Let us know if you have any more to add.
Project 90 celebrates World Environment Day
We took seven of our school clubs on an outing to Goedgedacht Farm to celebrate World Environment Day on Saturday. Fifty learners from seven schools joined us for a day of fun in the sun and presented their well thought-out and creative ideas for reducing the carbon footprint of their school. Read on to find out what their ideas are.