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An emergency budget needs bold decisions, including a bigger public sector

Opinion Dominic Brown - 6 Jun 2020

Choosing this path would create work for many while also building the infrastructure that the country needs

‘Ghost’ flights are yet another example of our polluting ways

Article Sipho Kings - 12 Mar 2020

Due to covid-19, there are aeroplanes jetting about with few, if no passengers in them, which means those planes are releasing unnecessary greenhouse gases that will trap heat and warm this planet for decades to come

Countering climate denialism requires taking on right-wing populism. Here’s how

Article Richard Calland - 15 Feb 2020

Global cooperation is essential if climate action is to be effective, amid the right-wing onslaught against multilateralism

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SA, like others, flunks emissions report card

Article Kevin Davie - 12 Nov 2019

The latest report card on how we are doing as a country to reduce emissions is in — and we’re not doing well

Climate models update: It’s hotter than we thought

Article Alex Kirby - 24 Sep 2019

Scientists using new climate models say a bigger heat rise than expected is possible by the end of the century

Climate crisis demands a global tax

Article Mats Persson - 10 May 2019

Voluntary emissions cuts do not work: a uniform levy will end corruption and spread the burden of reform more fairly

Iceland turns carbon dioxide to rock for cleaner air

Article Jeremie Richard - 8 May 2019

In the heart of Iceland's volcano country, 21st-century alchemists are transforming carbon dioxide into rock for eternity

Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high — UN

Article Agency - 22 Nov 2018

The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, the UN weather agency's annual flagship report, tracks the content of dangerous gases in the atmosphere

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Swapping coal for gas keeps world carbon emissions flat

Article Sipho Kings - 23 Jun 2017

"Coal use is dropping globally, with a 5.9% reduction last year."

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Why this matters: Environment department paves way for more coal-fired power plants

Article Sipho Kings - 6 Mar 2017

The largest emitter of greenhouse gases in South Africa is Eskom’s fleet of coal-fired power stations, which make up half of national emissions.

G7 nations to stop subsidising fossil fuels

Article Sipho Kings - 30 May 2016

The seven economies will stop propping up coal, gas and oil by 2025. But giant greenhouse gas emitters China and India haven’t made the pledge.

Oregano will cut cows’ wind and climate change

Article Sipho Kings - 16 Feb 2016

Famous for complementing Mediterranean and Mexican cooking, the herb could now be a key ingredient in lowering global greenhouse gas emissions.

Norway plans to put brakes on deforestation

Article Reuters - 20 Dec 2012

Norway has announced plans to step up its efforts as part of "first aid" to slow climate change.

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Russia won’t cut emissions under extended Kyoto climate pact

Article Reuters - 13 Sep 2012

Russia has confirmed it will not make cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from 2013 under the UN's Kyoto Protocol, joining Canada and Japan.

Waging war on Durban’s poison

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2011

Making the transition to a low-carbon city should be seen as offering economic opportunities, not imposing burdens, says a major new scientific study.

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special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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Recycling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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