China's growing 'bling' culture has taken off big time, writes Thembi Mutch - yet it is widely reviled among ordinary people who in the face of China's industrial boom hold resolutely to traditional values of economy and frugality, quietly yearning for the old days of clean air and safe, wholesome food to fill their stomachs.
Chinese environmentalism: driven by a deep desire for healthy living and wholesome food Thembi Mutch | 24th April 2015 News China Food Pollution Health Consumerism cycling-beijing-put.jpg China's …
The country's forests are at the centre of a new global scramble to 'buy up' carbon, but as Thembi Mutch reports, is the process really going to benefit the environment or people?
Growing conflicts over Tanzania's 'charismatic carbon' Thembi Mutch | 7th September 2010 News Redd Forests Carbon Tanzania Climate Change Natural Resources Transparancy Investigations …
China is struggling with a myriad of environmental challenges, writes Thembi Mutch, as the country 'develops' at breakneck speed with massive construction projects, and industrial expansion. But amid the chaos and filth, the Chinese people are mindful of their history and ancient principles of harmony with nature - something that many are working hard to restore.
Amid the smoke and chaos of 'development', China seeks a return to ancient harmony Thembi Mutch | 19th May 2015 News China Development Cities Pollution china-building-site-cut.jpg China is struggling …
As investors flock to the resource-rich but still poverty-stricken African nation of Mozambique, Thembi Mutch warns that - as usual - it won't be the Mozambiquans who reap the multi billion dollar rewards of an economic boom in what remains the world's second poorest country......
Mozambique under threat from resource exploitation Thembi Mutch | 27th September 2013 News Africa Resources Economics Politics moza,mbique.jpg As investors flock to the resource-rich but still …
From Shetland, Thembi Mutch reports on how the close knit community of the island are responding to the possibility of a huge wind farm (currently going through judicial review) changing their landscape forever.....
The winds of change Thembi Mutch | 11th October 2013 News Wind Farm Renewables Community shetland.jpg Opinions of the Shetlanders are divided when it comes to harnessing the power of 'their' wind …
Europe's periphories are meant to be in a state of collapse - but not so the Shetland Isles, where Thembi Mutch found a land of open skies, howling storms, historic traditions, and an active, growing community of notable individuals ...
Maybe we can all learn from smaller islands? Thembi Mutch | 8th March 2014 Ethical Living Scotland UK man-guitar.png Europe's periphories are meant to be in a state of collapse - but not so the …
An explosive mix of animals, people and economics means that land in Africa is becoming more valuable - and more contested - than ever
Who needs Africa's land more: us or wildlife? Thembi Mutch | 29th December 2009 News Natural World Wildlife Elephants Africa Tanzania Sustainable Development africanelephant.jpg An explosive mix of …
The disconnect between what oil and petrol companies say is happening in East Africa and what global bodies, international NGOs, academics, activists and ecologists say is going on should worry us all, writes Thembi Mutch
Oil and natural gas exploration in East Africa Thembi Mutch | 20th December 2012 News bigoil.jpg Putting a human face on a lost paradise ... Oil Rich Niger Delta Series: Gas Flare 3, 2006 by George …