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
New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
Greenpeace team says it has obtained leaked records of countries asking scientists to water down upcoming scientific report on climate change
Critics have accused the young climate activists of being divisive and unrepresentative; they say this simply isn’t true
Will China’s end of coal finance be the final nail in the coffin for MMESZ?
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
The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst
Global health bodies say climate mitigation efforts should be closely aligned to the health consequences of air pollution and the benefits of reductions
The guidelines must be considered during the environmental impact assessment phase
Despite this, a new report has found that investment in Covid financial recovery packages focus on fossil fuels
The University of the Free State’s green project aims to curb environmental impact of concrete by using industrial waste and by-products
The shift to renewable energy makes financial sense
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
Countries with the biggest industrialised economies could see an average loss of 8.5% of economic value by 2050, according to an Oxfam analysis
Experts say recent market volatility is part of the nature of crypto assets and should not scare off long-term investors
New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said the transition to renewable energy cannot be an overnight accomplishment.
Two environmental organisations have challenged the environment department’s rejection of the appeal against the project
The University has appointed a panel to advise the university on the fossil fuel intensity of its finances
Biggest players in the game show signs of recovery but a low-carbon future may threaten fossil fuel
Opponents also label Canadian oil and gas company’s announcement of working petroleum system in Namibia as premature
The bank has received praise for setting a more ambitious climate policy than other major local banks, targeting zero fossil fuel exposure by 2045
Environmental groups say the controversial deal means South Africa will be tied to fossil fuels for the next 20 years
The university says it provides a platform for multiple voices to be heard on any issue, including that of a climate denialist
With a good business model, the power utility can move to reliable, cost-effective clean energy, says the International Institute for Sustainable Development
The decision to use Turkey’s floating power plants locks the country into fossil fuels for 20 years
In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows
Researchers of a new study hope policymakers will consider the health benefits of alternative energy solutions
Why real climate leadership requires public finance institutions to commit to stop funding fossil fuels
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector
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
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.