The country risks ‘pariah status’ for approach to global plastic waste crisis
Refusal of project shows there is ‘no space for tick-box exercises’ by environmental consultants
Critics say the environment department’s argument that the treaty would be a duplication of existing agreements is flawed
The landmark Deadly Air Mpumalanga case has pitted two environmental justice groups against the state
State argues dirty air can’t be ‘miraculously’ fixed overnight in final day of proceedings in landmark Deadly Air case
There is no legal mechanism in place to implement and enforce measures to prevent toxic air pollution in the Highveld
Two environmental organisations have challenged the environment department’s rejection of the appeal against the project
Environmental groups say the controversial deal means South Africa will be tied to fossil fuels for the next 20 years
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
Coalition fighting planned underground colliery in Mpumalanga wins a round against Uthaka Energy in court
As investors ditch fossil fuels, environmental lobby groups are using advocacy and litigation to force SA’s biggest polluters to change their ways
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
Despite the state’s commitments to protecting water sources, an MEC is exploiting a loophole to allow a mine linked to the Zuma family to proceed
The state has filed its opposition to the Deadly Air case, with the environment minister claiming no causal link can be found between air pollution and ill health
NGOs warn that letting a lobbyist for pesticide firms regulate the scientists who conduct safety tests is putting a ‘fox in charge of the henhouse’
A proposed pipeline will bring water polluted with Gauteng’s sewage to the Waterberg in Limpopo to boost the coal industry during the climate crisis
Sixteen months after the launch of the Deadly Air court case, the government has failed to file its answering affidavits
The state is facing a court battle about big industry’s emissions and their link to poor health. This is a public health concern and the government must take action to save lives
Constitutionally enshrined rights to peaceful protest and healthy living environments must not be trampled on