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The Carbon Footprint OF The World Cup: Blame FIFA, Not South Africa

The Carbon Footprint OF The World Cup: Blame FIFA, Not South Africa

Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by Ross.

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The world’s biggest sporting event is about to kick off in South Africa, as the 2010 World Cup gets under way. Away from the glitz, glamour, fans and football (or soccer to our less enthusiastic North American readers) lie an array of environmentalists ready to show a red card to the carbon footprint of latest [...]

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South Africa Stung By 31% Energy Price Rise

South Africa Stung By 31% Energy Price Rise

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Ross.

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Today’s 5% increase in fuel prices will be the last thing on the people of South Africa’s minds as they fill up their cars to get to work and back.
The electricity prices they pay at home, as well as those that their employers face too, have been hiked by a massive 31.3% from today for [...]

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