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Fossil Fuels

COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds
The Green Guardian
/ 4 November 2021

COP26: Momentum gathers to end new coal builds

South Africa, the continent’s largest emitter, is not among several African countries that joined the UK-led coalition committing to phase out the fossil fuel

By Tunicia Phillips
Total knew it was fuelling climate change since the 1970s
Opinion
/ 25 October 2021

Total knew it was fuelling climate change since the 1970s

New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation

By Landry Ninteretse
Greenpeace investigation exposes countries trying to dilute climate report
The Green Guardian
/ 21 October 2021

Greenpeace investigation exposes countries trying to dilute climate report

Greenpeace team says it has obtained leaked records of countries asking scientists to water down upcoming scientific report on climate change

By Tunicia Phillips
South Africa’s young climate strikers hit back at critics
The Green Guardian
/ 3 October 2021

South Africa’s young climate strikers hit back at critics

Critics have accused the young climate activists of being divisive and unrepresentative; they say this simply isn’t true

By Tunicia Phillips
Environmental groups welcome China’s pledge on coal
Business
/ 24 September 2021

Environmental groups welcome China’s pledge on coal

Will China’s end of coal finance be the final nail in the coffin for MMESZ?

By Tunicia Phillips
Satellites launched to determine source of methane, carbon dioxide emissions
The Green Guardian
/ 29 August 2021

Satellites launched to determine source of methane, carbon dioxide emissions

A project by Carbon Matter will map the concentration of methane and carbon dioxide worldwide. This will help to detect leaks so they can be repaired

By Tunicia Phillips
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2021

Coal on a drive to delay its demise

The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst

By Tunicia Phillips
Countries rated for aligning climate policy to health
The Green Guardian
/ 14 July 2021

Countries rated for aligning climate policy to health

Global health bodies say climate mitigation efforts should be closely aligned to the health consequences of air pollution and the benefits of reductions

By Tunicia Phillips
Fossil fuel initiatives must consider climate change consequences – draft guidelines
The Green Guardian
/ 5 July 2021

Fossil fuel initiatives must consider climate change consequences – draft guidelines

The guidelines must be considered during the environmental impact assessment phase

By Tunicia Phillips
Renewables make financial sense
Business
/ 5 July 2021

Renewables make financial sense

Despite this, a new report has found that investment in Covid financial recovery packages focus on fossil fuels

By Tunicia Phillips
Using ‘rubbish’ instead of stone makes concrete greener
The Green Guardian
/ 2 July 2021

Using ‘rubbish’ instead of stone makes concrete greener

The University of the Free State’s green project aims to curb environmental impact of concrete by using industrial waste and by-products

By Chris Gilili
Covid financial recovery packages investment focused on fossil fuels – new report
Business
/ 25 June 2021

Covid financial recovery packages investment focused on fossil fuels – new report

The shift to renewable energy makes financial sense

By Tunicia Phillips
Petro states: What happens when 30% of your national budget disappears in a decade?
Africa
/ 12 June 2021

Petro states: What happens when 30% of your national budget disappears in a decade?

As the demand for oil shrinks and prices collapse, Africa’s petro states — the likes of Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Equatorial Guinea — will be left with massive holes in their budgets

By Sipho Kings
Climate change will hit G7 economies harder than Covid, research finds
Business
/ 7 June 2021

Climate change will hit G7 economies harder than Covid, research finds

Countries with the biggest industrialised economies could see an average loss of 8.5% of economic value by 2050, according to an Oxfam analysis

By Sarah Smit
Crypto sends investors on a rollercoaster ride
Business
/ 27 May 2021

Crypto sends investors on a rollercoaster ride

Experts say recent market volatility is part of the nature of crypto assets and should not scare off long-term investors

By Sarah Smit
Move to renewable energy must be people-centred, report says
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2021

Move to renewable energy must be people-centred, report says

New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050

By Chris Gilili
Mantashe: ‘We must not allow scavengers to eat the energy sector’
Business
/ 18 May 2021

Mantashe: ‘We must not allow scavengers to eat the energy sector’

Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said the transition to renewable energy cannot be an overnight accomplishment.

By Chris Gilili
Eskom’s Richards Bay gas-to-power plant ‘regressive’ for action on climate change, say activists
The Green Guardian
/ 13 May 2021

Eskom’s Richards Bay gas-to-power plant ‘regressive’ for action on climate change, say activists

Two environmental organisations have challenged the environment department’s rejection of the appeal against the project

By Sheree Bega
UCT needs to clean up its dirty investments
Opinion
/ 12 May 2021

UCT needs to clean up its dirty investments

The University has appointed a panel to advise the university on the fossil fuel intensity of its finances

By James Granelli
Oil boom may be the industry’s last hurrah
Business
/ 9 May 2021

Oil boom may be the industry’s last hurrah

Biggest players in the game show signs of recovery but a low-carbon future may threaten fossil fuel

By Sarah Smit
Pursuing fossil fuels in Kavango Basin a ‘stupid bet’
The Green Guardian
/ 26 April 2021

Pursuing fossil fuels in Kavango Basin a ‘stupid bet’

Opponents also label Canadian oil and gas company’s announcement of working petroleum system in Namibia as premature

By Sheree Bega
Activist group lauds Nedbank for best climate commitment by a South African bank
The Green Guardian
/ 22 April 2021

Activist group lauds Nedbank for best climate commitment by a South African bank

The bank has received praise for setting a more ambitious climate policy than other major local banks, targeting zero fossil fuel exposure by 2045

By Tunicia Phillips
Public ire over Karpowership contract can’t be dismissed — MPs
Business
/ 20 April 2021

Public ire over Karpowership contract can’t be dismissed — MPs

Environmental groups say the controversial deal means South Africa will be tied to fossil fuels for the next 20 years

By Sarah Smit and Sheree Bega
Wits in a climate hot spot
The Green Guardian
/ 16 April 2021

Wits in a climate hot spot

The university says it provides a platform for multiple voices to be heard on any issue, including that of a climate denialist

By Sheree Bega
Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds
The Green Guardian
/ 13 April 2021

Eskom can be a key player in SA’s transition to renewable energy, a new report finds

With a good business model, the power utility can move to reliable, cost-effective clean energy, says the International Institute for Sustainable Development

By Chris Gilili
Powerships ‘a climate threat’
The Green Guardian
/ 8 April 2021

Powerships ‘a climate threat’

The decision to use Turkey’s floating power plants locks the country into fossil fuels for 20 years

By Sheree Bega
South Africa tops G20 coal-reliance list in 2020, report finds
Business
/ 31 March 2021

South Africa tops G20 coal-reliance list in 2020, report finds

In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows

By Tunicia Phillips
One in five deaths are due to fossil fuel air pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 10 February 2021

One in five deaths are due to fossil fuel air pollution

Researchers of a new study hope policymakers will consider the health benefits of alternative energy solutions

By Chris Gilili
Beyond ‘net zero’
Opinion
/ 16 December 2020

Beyond ‘net zero’

Why real climate leadership requires public finance institutions to commit to stop funding fossil fuels

By Glen Tyler-Davies
South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector

By Sheree Bega
How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis

South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that

By Sheree Bega
Editorial: Crocodile tears from the coalface
Opinion
/ 28 November 2020

Editorial: Crocodile tears from the coalface

Pumping limited resources into a project that is predominantly meant to extend dirty coal energy in South Africa is not what local communities and the climate needs.

By Editorial
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