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Fossil Fuels

A new currency backed by minerals? Africa is gambling on its energy transition
Thought Leader
/ 10 March 2025

A new currency backed by minerals? Africa is gambling on its energy transition

The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries

By Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe
Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry
Opinion
/ 29 January 2025

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

By Jonathan Veeran, Meluleki Nzimande and Tobia Serongoane
Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?
The Green Guardian
/ 11 December 2024

Free State’s helium gamble: A new energy frontier?

The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates

By Refilwe Mochoari
How Africa can shift to renewable energy without leaving fossil fuel workers behind
Opinion
/ 6 October 2024

How Africa can shift to renewable energy without leaving fossil fuel workers behind

A multifaceted training approach involving the state and private sector is required to ensure continued employment

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Dismantle green colonialism and stop the greed of corporates and Northern governments
Thought Leader
/ 16 September 2024

Dismantle green colonialism and stop the greed of corporates and Northern governments

The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region

By Hamza Hamouchene
TotalEnergies advertising found to be misleading and greenwashing
The Green Guardian
/ 22 August 2024

TotalEnergies advertising found to be misleading and greenwashing

The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory

By Ozayr Patel
A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance
Thought Leader
/ 16 July 2024

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance

As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice

By Lisa Makaula
TotalEnergies African legacy: 100 years of environmental destruction
The Green Guardian
/ 1 June 2024

TotalEnergies African legacy: 100 years of environmental destruction

Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate

By Ozayr Patel
Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report
The Green Guardian
/ 14 May 2024

Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report

The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector

By Sheree Bega
God edition: The energy transition isn’t just
Thought Leader
/ 30 March 2024

God edition: The energy transition isn’t just

The shift to clean energy must consider poorest of the poor and the natural environment

By Sheree Bega
Europe records drop in fossil fuels. Africa should do so too
Opinion
/ 18 February 2024

Europe records drop in fossil fuels. Africa should do so too

The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition

By Ozayr Patel
New report sings the praises of renewable energy
The Green Guardian
/ 3 February 2024

New report sings the praises of renewable energy

Green energy is not without its negative impacts but it is still better than that generated by fossil fuels

By Mandisa Nyathi
Teeny steps taken at COP28 to move away from fossil fuel
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2023

Teeny steps taken at COP28 to move away from fossil fuel

From a promising start to a timid end, this year’s Conference of the Parties hasn’t delivered enough

By Ozayr Patel
Editorial: COP28 a compromise we’ll pay for
Editorial
/ 14 December 2023

Editorial: COP28 a compromise we’ll pay for

Why do fossil fuels have a voice and space at the Conference of the Parties in Dubai?

By Editorial
People power needed to boot the fox out of the henhouse
Opinion
/ 8 December 2023

People power needed to boot the fox out of the henhouse

The influence of proponents of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate conference represents a dangerous conflict of interests

By Alex Lenferna
Pressure mounts on COP28 president as fossil fuel debate sizzles
The Green Guardian
/ 7 December 2023

Pressure mounts on COP28 president as fossil fuel debate sizzles

Battle lines have previously been drawn on whether to agree to ‘phase out’ or ‘phase down’ fossil fuels

By Hashem Osseiran and Benjamin Legendre
UAE fossil fuel sector is a severe health hazard, says Human Rights Watch
The Green Guardian
/ 4 December 2023

UAE fossil fuel sector is a severe health hazard, says Human Rights Watch

The international nongovernmental organisation raised health concerns at the climate change conference in Dubai

By Mandisa Nyathi
COP28 no place to boost fossil fuels, says ex-UN climate boss
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2023

COP28 no place to boost fossil fuels, says ex-UN climate boss

The UN climate negotiations are expected to feature a showdown on the future of fossil fuels

By Kelly Macnamara
Leaders expected to call for COP28 to deliver on promises
The Green Guardian
/ 28 November 2023

Leaders expected to call for COP28 to deliver on promises

Former COP president stresses the urgency of acting fast on climate change

By Mandisa Nyathi
Hypocrisy of ‘developed’ world enables African leaders to insist on right to exploit fossil fuels
Opinion
/ 27 November 2023

Hypocrisy of ‘developed’ world enables African leaders to insist on right to exploit fossil fuels

Yet evidence shows that countries with an abundance of natural resources have lower levels of inclusive economic development and growth

By Neil Overy
Bill opens way for SA to leave fossil fuels behind
The Green Guardian
/ 26 October 2023

Bill opens way for SA to leave fossil fuels behind

Legislation will compel the government to act on climate change but there are still several concerns

By Mandisa Nyathi
How Africa weathers the climate storm
Africa
/ 13 September 2023

How Africa weathers the climate storm

To avert complete climate catastrophe, African countries need at least $277 billion per year in additional climate finance

By Lydia Namubiru, The Continent
The president-designate of the climate change conference is an oil man
Thought Leader
/ 26 July 2023

The president-designate of the climate change conference is an oil man

The President is the CEO of a major global oil company

By Ozayr Patel
Phase out, don’t phase down fossil fuels as Sultan Al Jaber states, say his critics
The Green Guardian
/ 19 July 2023

Phase out, don’t phase down fossil fuels as Sultan Al Jaber states, say his critics

The COP28 president-designate said governments must be brutally honest about gaps in tackling climate change

By Sheree Bega
Global pact needed to reset the climate finance system
Thought Leader
/ 30 June 2023

Global pact needed to reset the climate finance system

The climate-vulnerable island of Barbados has come up with an initiative to do this very thing

By Ozayr Patel
SA’s coal lobby pushes back against green transition
The Green Guardian
/ 23 June 2023

SA’s coal lobby pushes back against green transition

Coal lobbying has long been an influential force in South Africa’s politics and economy

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’
The Green Guardian
/ 21 March 2023

‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’

Global panel’s new report says we are hurtling toward disaster but there are ways to avoid it

By Sheree Bega
Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2023

Mantashe defends the continued use of coal at Africa Energy Indaba

Greenpeace activists’ protest disrupts the mineral resources and energy minister’s speech

By Mandisa Nyathi
COP27’s loss and damage fund delivers climate justice despite conference shortcomings
Opinion
/ 1 December 2022

COP27’s loss and damage fund delivers climate justice despite conference shortcomings

While COP27 saw some major milestones achieved, there were also worrying breaches in commitments to tackle the real sources of climate change

By Nqobile Xaba
Last push for consensus as COP27 draws to a close
The Green Guardian
/ 18 November 2022

Last push for consensus as COP27 draws to a close

Déjà vu inside the closed door corridors of Sharm El Sheik

By Tunicia Phillips
The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival
Opinion
/ 18 November 2022

The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival

Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations

By Prabir Purkayastha
Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis
Opinion
/ 15 November 2022

Nuclear power is not the answer to the Earth’s energy crisis

It is too slow and too expensive to compete with energy-efficiency measures and renewable energy

By Antony Froggatt
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