Last week BMW and Toyota announced a joint development for a fuel cell sports car in extension of the research partnership of lithium ion batteries established last year. With this step, both companies are keeping their options wide open. While BMW has proactively been developing a hydrogen engine vehicle, Toyota’s interest would rest with designing and engineering the sports car with an ultra-light CFRP body, which is one of the core competencies of BMW. [Read more…] about BMW And Toyota Collaboration
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Fight Wildlife Crime

Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs says it welcomes the approval by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of funding to the tune of R25 million aimed at strengthening the current wildlife forensic capabilities in South Africa to combat wildlife crimes. [Read more…] about Fight Wildlife Crime
Kudu Green School initiative launched

Pretoria – The South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched the second phase of the SANParks Kudu Green School Initiative (KGSI) at the Pilanesberg National Park. [Read more…] about Kudu Green School initiative launched
UK urged to ratify a law
Tribes from four continents have urged Britain to ratify a law that will ‘guarantee’ their survival.

It is the first time a group of tribal representatives have made such a direct appeal, reflecting the urgent need for the law’s global endorsement. [Read more…] about UK urged to ratify a law
Peru eyes gas in uncontacted tribes land

Secret plans reveal Peru is actively pursuing new gas reserves inside protected tribal land, a flagrant violation of laws that prevent such projects. [Read more…] about Peru eyes gas in uncontacted tribes land