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Annual Chapter Summary 2011

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT

View the Chapter Summary for 2011

Educational tours to COP17 / CCR Exhibition

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Earth Organization had the exciting opportunity to bring school children to the CCR Exhibition recently held in Durban, South Africa.

Schools Recycling Project

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Earth Organization spent time visiting schools to educate learners about Recycling!

Free Air club is Growing!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

More locals join our free air club and contribute to conserving our environment.

Miss Earth South Africa - Gala Awards 2011

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

This weekend, Miss Earth South Africa hosted their annual Gala Awards evening in Johannesburg. It was a night of glitz & glamour as the beauty of our planet took centre stage along with this year?s top Miss Earth finalists.

Food Security and GMO Foods

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

A real look at the issue of food security and the claimed solution of GMO foods.

KZN Family become Free Air Members

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

Three generations in one family become Free Air Members by planting indigenous trees in their garden.

South African School Children Toured Waste Management Recycling Center During Oceanside Green Week

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

As part of the Green Week itinerary Waste Management gave tours of its Oceanside and El Cajon recycling facilities to The Earth Organization and learners from Eastwood Primary School.

Chapter Summary 2010

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

An executive summary of the work done by the international Earth Organization chapters. It has been a fantastic year for TEO with many exciting projects resulting in many positive changes!

The Year of the Forest - 2011

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

An overview of the different Forest biomes and ecosystems found on our planet. Looking at both the function of forests and some of the threats facing them.

THE ZOG GENE- LONDON LETTER, THE ZULULAND OBSERVER

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT

Graham Spence, co-author of The Elephant Whisperer, writes about Lawrence, offering some insight into why he is such a dynamic individual.

GULF OIL SPILL REMEDY ATTACKING MORE THAN JUST OIL

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

A proven solution to quickly returning the Gulf waters to their pre-blow out condition appears to be ignored while the oil blow out disaster has been made far worse by the continued use of toxic chemical dispersants. The Earth Organization (TEO) has just released a TV documentary entitled The Hidden Crisis in the Gulf.

Primary School takes a Green Leap

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Earth Organization helps primary school to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Rhino Poaching

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Southern Africa is experiencing a wave of Rhino poaching at present, driven by the demand for rhino horn in the East. What can we do to protect our Rhinos?

Biodiversity - the complete story

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Biodiversity is a complex subject involving many aspects. This article aims to discuss the factors and interdisciplinary relationships which make up Biodiversity.

Biodiversity - A Layman's Guide

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

The year 2010 has been declared The International Year of Biodiversity. In this article we outline the basics of Biodiversity, some of the factors affecting it and the implications for mankind.

GULF OIL RELIEF CAMPAIGN

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Earth Organization is working to bring micro organism technology into those areas affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.

Watch Lawrence Anthony on CNN

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Hear more about Lawrence's wonderful relationship with his herd of wild African elephants

WILDLIFE HEALS APARTHEID WOUNDS

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Land that was taken during the apartheid era is given back to the community, who decide to use it for conservation

2009 Chapter Summary

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Summary of the activities of The Earth Organization's International chapters for 2009.

"All drains lead to the Ocean" (Finding Nemo, 2003)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

A brief look at some of the factors polluting our oceans and the consequences thereof.

TOXIC LANDFILL SITES! ... Perhaps not

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Man has the capacity to generate vast quantities of waste; practically everything that is bought comes in a packet or container of some sort. Where does it go...

Diplomat received rhino horns

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Hanoi - Vietnam recalled a diplomat from South Africa after television footage showed her receiving illegal rhino horns...

Wildlife in War Zones gains international support

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

A number of African countries pledge their support to the draft resolution...

POACHERS KILL ANOTHER RHINO

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

A WHITE rhino named Heidie from Thula Thula private game reserve near Richards Bay has had her life snuffed out

President committed to conservation

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

?I AM impressed with our new President?s interest in and understanding of environmental and conservation matters.?

Lawrence Anthony interview: The elephant man

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Lawrence Anthony is not easily frightened. Close encounters with leopards and lions, they don't faze him. A cobra coiled, ready to bite? All he needs is a broom.

Map of elephant DNA reveals trail of ivory smugglers

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Scientists have used a revolutionary genetic technique to pinpoint the area of Africa where smugglers are slaughtering elephants to feed the worldwide illegal ivory trade.

The covering letter for Wildlife in War zones draft resolution

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Learn more about the intention and purpose of the Wildlife in War Zones draft resolution

The Wildlife in War Zones draft resolution

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Find out what the UN draft resolution is all about

Africa's Conservation Challenge

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Africa is the second largest land mass on Earth. It has 53 countries and nearly a billion people. How will it survive the global environmental crises?

Marching for war zone zoo animals

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Miss Earth hopefuls teamed up
with the Earth Organisation and
school children from Alexandria to walk the Johannesburg Zoo in aid of enclosed wildlife in war zones.

Making the world a better place

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

The occasion was the handing over of a resolution to the United Nations to prevent the willful destruction of enclosed wildlife in war situations.

Walking for Wildlife

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

MISS Earth Hopefuls teamed up with the Earth Organization and walked the Johannesburg Zoo, in aid of wildlife in war zones.

guardian.co.uk The Observer

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

The elephant man

He's the controversial conservationst who braved the US bombing to rescue the starving lions of Baghdad zoo. Now, Lawrence Anthony is saving rhinos trapped by Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army and rehoming rogue elephants in his native Zululand

DISNEY STORE partner?s with THE EARTH ORGANIZATION FRANCE

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

The French forest of Landes, get some extra help

A Spectacular Event, to Protect Wildlife in War Zones

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

The Earth Organization teams up with Miss Earth South Africa, with spectacular results

The Earth Organization Founder is honoured

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PM GMT

The Earth Organization Founder is named as on of the six "Most Impressive and Influential People."

BEAUTIES WALK FOR WILDLIFE

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Beauties walk for wildlife

Permaculture 101

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

What is permaculture

Rural Africa learns about conservation

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PM GMT

In a huge festival, a rural community learned how they can help conservation

Miss Earth and the Earth Organization partner up to defend animals

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Ninety two Miss Earth finalists were briefed in the Philippines about the danger to animals in war zones

The Earth Organization Hungary have a tree planting

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

In keeping with The Earth Organization's efforts to get trees planted, The Earth Organization Hungary got busy.

Contraception of African elephants using porcine zona pellucida vaccine

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

While there is a movement within South Africa that supports the culling of elephants, the Earth Organization advocates an alternate contraceptive solution to the issue.

Some Quote's from the Experts

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Find out what some of the experts in this field have to say about culling...

Two-thirds of world's resources 'used up'