Talking Point
Battle for the Karoo
Fracking has become a dirty word in the Karoo, South Africa's semi-arid heartland. Shell and other energy companies are being opposed in their quest for methane by an unprecedented wave of public support. This culminated in a government moratorium on shale gas fracturing. But is the battle really over?
By Julienne du Toit and Heather Dugmore
Images by Chris Marais
Gas Wars: Rise of the Anti-Frackers
By Julienne du Toit
South African anti-fracking groups had an extra Easter egg in their baskets this week when the government announced a moratorium on Big Energy plans to prospect for gas in the Karoo, the country’s semi-desert heartland.
Fracking Will Ruin A Great Karoo Star Project
By Dr. Adrian Tiplady, Square Kilometre Array South Africa
In a little over twelve months, an international selection panel will select the host country of what I like to refer to as the last great (radio) astronomical adventure on earth: the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
On The Menu: Karoo Lamb - or Karoo Gas?
By Julienne du Toit
Many assume that development always means jobs. But in the case of the Karoo Gas exploration, that could mean the exact opposite.
Shale Gas Exploitation of the Karoo - A Beginner's Guide to Fracking
Could this be the Karoo in 15 years' time? Shell and several other companies want to explore the Karoo for underground gas. But people are worried that the process will pollute the water and the soil. What does fracking entail? Julienne du Toit reports.
Fracking Worries Scientists
Cradock - 16 February 2011
Scientists concerned about the threat to South Africa’s scarce water resources are urging caution before any decisions are taken to frack* large portions of the country for shale gas (methane).
Fracking the Karoo - The People Say No!
By Julienne du Toit - Images by Chris Marais
Somerset East; Jan 31, 2011
The Making of Karoo Keepsakes
Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit, publishers of Karoo Space Online Magazine, talk about their latest – and liveliest – print book project ever: a traveller’s companion to the Karoo.
