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Carbon Dioxide Emissions

South Africa must approach its energy transition pragmatically
Opinion
/ 25 October 2021

South Africa must approach its energy transition pragmatically

A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations

By Mzukisi Qobo
Covid-19 puts green energy in a coma
Coronavirus
/ 31 July 2020

Covid-19 puts green energy in a coma

The pandemic has disrupted governments’ plans to flatline the upward trajectory of global warming

By Sarah Smit
Grass roots of Ice-Age extinctions
Article
/ 14 February 2020

Grass roots of Ice-Age extinctions

Mammoths and sabre-tooth cats once roamed the continent, but were our ancient ancestors responsible for their disappearance?

By Matthew Du Plessis
Even in best case scenario, oceans will rise dramatically
Article
/ 8 November 2019

Even in best case scenario, oceans will rise dramatically

The sea level can be expected to rise by at least a metre by 2300 in the unlikely event greenhouse gas emissions fall to zero in the next 11 years

By Afp
Chill your Netflix habit, climate experts say
Article
/ 28 October 2019

Chill your Netflix habit, climate experts say

Experts say the ease of streaming services comes with a hefty environmental price tag

By Liz Donovan
Green projects in cities are the key to big finance
Article
/ 4 October 2019

Green projects in cities are the key to big finance

Climate-friendly policies for urban areas have immediate benefits, both social and economic

By Emma Navarro and Nanda Jichkar
Forest fires 16,000km away affect Singapore
Article
/ 26 September 2019

Forest fires 16,000km away affect Singapore

CO2 from burning forests whether in Amazon or S-E Asia exacerbates climate woes globally

By Audrey Tan
Ecological land grab: food vs fuel vs forests
Article
/ 6 August 2019

Ecological land grab: food vs fuel vs forests

A world of narrowing options threatens to pit biofuels, forests and food production against each other

By Marlowe Hood
Don’t Fear the Scooter
Article
/ 29 July 2019

Don’t Fear the Scooter

While electric two-wheelers can indeed be dangerous, the hazard is primarily to the rider

By Alon Tal
One million species risk extinction due to humans — draft UN report
Article
/ 23 April 2019

One million species risk extinction due to humans — draft UN report

Biodiversity loss and global warming are closely linked, according to the 44-page Summary for Policy Makers

By Marlowe Hood
Glencore pledges to limit coal production
Article
/ 20 February 2019

Glencore pledges to limit coal production

Glencore notes it is well-positioned to support the transition to a lower-carbon economy

By Agency
Objections to construction of two coal-fired power stations dismissed
Article
/ 16 November 2016

Objections to construction of two coal-fired power stations dismissed

The decision came on the second day of COP22, where South Africa is negotiating how the Paris Agreement will play out.

By Sipho Kings
Local companies doing little to lower carbon emissions
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Local companies doing little to lower carbon emissions

While South African companies lead the world in disclosing their carbon emissions, they are doing little to lower them.

By Sipho Kings
New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge
Article
/ 26 September 2013

New Eskom power plant defies carbon cut pledge

Plans for a new coal-fired power station are baffling in light of South Africa’s agreement to decrease its emissions by 34% by 2020.

By Staff Reporter
Carbon dioxide ‘driving fish mad’
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Carbon dioxide ‘driving fish mad’

Researchers find that it is making them increasingly vulnerable to predators.

By Fiona Macleod
Offsets make light of COP17 carbon load
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Offsets make light of COP17 carbon load

Conference on how to curb carbon emissions generates tonnes of the stuff.

By Fiona Macleod
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Article
/ 27 January 2012

Black cloud over China’s green growth

China making huge strides in using green energy but coal consumption continues to increase.

By Jonathan Watts
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Article
/ 30 May 2011

Record carbon-dioxide emissions ‘a wake-up call’

Carbon-dioxide emissions hit a record high last year, the International Energy Agency has said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 November 2010

Carbon emissions reduction reflects nations’ economic slump

Global carbon dioxide emissions dropped 1.3% in 2009 compared with the previous year, largely owing to the effects of the economic crisis.

By Alok Jha

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