Big Pharma, Dirty Lies, Busy Bees and Eco Activists: 20 Environmental Stories from South Africa

The third book in David Bristow's series, "Stories from the Veld," covers environmental issues in South Africa, including pesticides, poaching, petrol, plastics, population, pollination, pollution, pods, politics, pharmaceuticals, people, prophets, power, and poop. It explores the impact of industrialized foods and large-scale farming, state capture, health supplements, and power generation methods. The book also highlights eco-heroes who are working to create a green future, such as those who bring water and hope to stricken towns, farm regeneratively, and clean up other people's messes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 220 pages
\n Publication date: 20 October 2020
\n Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
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This captivating third installment from David Bristow delves into every facet of environmental concerns in South Africa, offering a comprehensive exploration of topics that have always piqued your curiosity. From the pervasive use of pesticides and poaching to the pervasive presence of petrol, plastics, population growth, pollination, pollution, pods, politics, pharmaceuticals, people, prophets, power, and poop, this book uncovers the intricate web of issues that shape the country's ecological landscape.

In a thought-provoking journey, Bristow delves into the impact of industrially manufactured foods and large-scale farming on human health and well-being. He exposes how state capture has corrupted our civil service, leading to devastating sewerage spills, oil slicks, and air pollution. He also sheds light on the beneficiaries of health supplements and the true costs associated with generating power, exploring the merits of coal, nuclear, fracking, solar, and wind as sustainable energy sources.

Furthermore, this book celebrates the remarkable actions of eco-heroes who tirelessly work to bring water and hope to stricken towns. It showcases farmers who adopt regenerative practices, providing wholesome foods to communities. It also acknowledges individuals who take on the daunting task of cleaning up the messes left by others, demonstrating the power of individual actions in shaping a greener future.

Written in the same engaging style as his previous two books in the series, "Stories from the Veld," this book takes readers on a captivating journey of unraveling the environmental landscape of South Africa. It poses challenging questions that demand introspection and action. Are you willing to contribute to a green future or perpetuate a brown past? The choice is yours, and the time to act is now.

\n Weight: 316g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781431409006\n \n