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Time to power down

South Africa needs to conserve significantly more energy, writes Lynley Donnelly

Making a trillion go a little further

The replacement value of South Africa's electrical power stations now tops R1-trillion.

Bordering on crisis levels

South Africa is experiencing its first recession in nearly two decades as the global financial meltdown has made its effects felt across the globe.

SA needs to tighten its energy belt

Leading economists have predicted energy efficiency will be the make-or-break tactic if South Africa is to cut its emissions.

UK gives green light to eco-towns

The British government gave the go-ahead for the construction of four eco-towns, offering 10 000 homes overall.

Gas-guzzlers top 'cash for clunkers' trade-ins in the US

New fuel regulations will force carmakers to produce vehicles that get an average of 11.5kpl -- more than required by the cash-for-clunkers programme

A bigger bang for the buck

What the experts had to say on energy consumption at the Mail & Guardian's Critical Thinking Forum