Green New Deal
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‘South Africa on a path to unjust transition’
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
The West owes Africa $100bn (at least) for climate recovery
In fewer than three days, a US citizen emits as much carbon as a person from Chad or Niger does in one year. Such is the asymmetry in culpability for climate change.
From pandemic crisis to a better South Africa
The time has come for radical reforms that unleash the potential of all South Africans to create small businesses and jobs, and for the government to fix the education, health…
US elections: Neither candidate is taking climate change seriously
The climate policies of both parties are constrained because they are far too wedded to the neoliberal economic systems
Ramaphosa misses chance to create a better climate future
Ramaphosa missed the chance to get even more out of his big moment
Covid-19 stimulus packages must prioritise the green economy
Our response to the Covid-19 pandemic can and should place a just transition at the centre of all economic stimulus packages
Dear EFF, it’s time for radical renewable transformation
The party’s vision for Eskom seems to be one designed to benefit vested interests rather than the greater good
The green economy – a win-win strategy for South Africa
On a provincial level, programmes such as Gauteng’s The Innovation Hub are helping to create green economic growth
Wake up, there is no Planet B
The environmental threat to humanity means world leaders must finish what they started
Wake up, there is no Planet B
The environmental threat to humanity means world leaders must finish what they started