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The path to a zero carbon future
The transition to a decarbonised economy based on water, wind and solar energy will save trillions, plus people’s lives and climate crisis costs
Broken land brooding skies
Photographer Daylin Paul, inspired by a former colleague, brings into view coal’s devastation in Mpumalanga
Bankrupt Eskom to fund new coal
But analysts say that cost-plus mines would mean ‘a subsidy for private investors’
Anti-coal lobby happy with Standard Bank vote on disclosing carbon emissions
Lobbyist are happy with the results at Standard Bank’s first shareholder resolution on a climate-related issue.
Eskom’s coal supply threatened by foiled Optimum deal, Zondo inquiry hears
The decision taken by then Eskom CEO Brian Molefe to give Optimum coal mine the cold shoulder jeopardised the coal supply to the Hendrina station
Eskom was at a loss after coal scientist’s suspension
The 32-month suspension of late coal scientist Mark van der Riet compromised Eskom’s efforts to avoid the adverse effects of poor quality coal
With emotional goodbye, Germany shutters last black coal mine
Coal mining is an industry increasingly under threat as countries around the world look for ways to phase out fossil fuels to combat climate change
End of an era as Germany’s last black coal mine closes
For the remaining 1 500 workers the final shift promises to be an emotional one, culminating in a ceremony to be attended by the president
SIU wants Eskom-Tegeta R3.7bn coal contract cancelled
The ten-year contract is expected to end in 2025
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Gauteng nurses say they did not take an oath to die
With more resources than other provinces, health workers in Gauteng still say they do not have enough protective equipment to ensure safety when working with Covid-19 patients
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Call for Expression of Interest: Training supply and needs assessment to support the energy transition in South Africa
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