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A brief history of platinum mining with a focus on the Rustenburg region

Author: Oranje, M ; Nel, V ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona Date: Jun 2021 A brief history of platinum mining traces the history of Rustenburg and its connection with platinum mining. Using secondary data from academic and media sources, it identifies the origin of many of the region’s conflicts and complexities. ... Read more
The Circular Economy as Development Opportunity: Exploring Circular Economy Opportunities across South Africa’s Economic Sectors

Author: Godfrey, Linda K ; Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Trotter, Douglas ; Khan, Sumaya ; Nontso, Zintle ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Sereme, Busisiwe V ; Okole, Blessed N ; Gordon, Gregory ER ; Brown, Bernadette ; Pillay, Boyse ; Schoeman, Chanel ; Fazluddin, Shahed ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Cooper, Antony K ; Kruger, Daniel M ; Napier, Mark ; Mokoena, Refiloe ; Steenkamp, Anton J ; Msimanga, Xolile P ; North, Brian C ; Seetal, Ashwin R ; Mathye, Salamina M Date: Dec 2021 The intention of this book is to present the CSIR’s position and interpretation of the circular economy, and to use it to drive discussions on where immediate circular economy opportunities are achievable in South Africa. Opportunities that ... Read more
Measuring progress: Environment and the SDGs

Author: Alva, IL ; Brooks, T ; Campbell, J ; Comte, A ; Coppens, L ; Ekins, P ; Elayouty, A ; Fairbrass, A ; Gemayel, TEI ; Haywood, Lorren K Date: Jan 2021 This Measuring Progress report serves two purposes. It explores the potential and limitations of using a statistical correlation analysis between indicator pairs (“state of the environment” and “drivers of change” indicators; “state of the ... Read more
Net-positive water systems for schools in drought-stricken areas

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2021 In many areas of the world, climate change is leading to higher temperatures and water scarcity. At the same time, rapid urbanisation is increasing the demand for existing water resources. As a result in many drought-stricken areas, water ... Read more
Ocean colour and detecting phytoplankton biomass and community dynamics

Author: Robertson, Lain, L ; Bernard, S ; Smith, Marie E Date: Jan 2021 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur in virtually all coastal regions of the world as well as many lakes, and are typically associated with a rapid proliferation of phytoplankton cells, but even low cell numbers of high toxic species may cause ... Read more
Planning for a post-mining future in the Rustenburg region and the transition towards it?

Author: Maritz, Johan ; Oranje, Mark ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona ; Nel, Verna Date: Jun 2021 Over the past 150 years, mining has been one of the most influential shapers of economic activities, social relations, spatial development patterns, power tussles and structures, political questions and debates, institutional structures, and ... Read more
Sustainability Handbook Volume 8

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Jan 2024 Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ... Read more
The Sustainability Handbook. Volume 6

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Mar 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation is at the forefront of the reasons why cities need to refocus environmental sustainability to cater for the foreseeable impacts. With the need to move towards sustainable cities, the world is shifting ... Read more
Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Sep 2023 Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. ... Read more

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