Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe
Experts warn that the power crisis may persist until the end of next year
Mantashe said the country was planning to work with all the Brics partners to solve the energy crisis that currently affected the country
A business coalition in South Africa’s energy heartland proposes a private takeover of Eskom’s assets to keep the lights on. But not everyone agrees with privatising energy production
Climate commission presents its recommendations to Ramaphosa, highlighting that it is vital to decommission crumbling plants as soon as the power crunch eases
The demonstrations have coincided with stage 2 rotational power cuts which the state-owned utility says will remain in place until Sunday due to the breakdown of four generation units
Coal orders from Europe have increased in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but dysfunctional local infrastructure remains a challenge
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The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst
A new coal-fired utility planned for Limpopo will contribute to global warming, and climate change will affect its ability to run efficiently.
A small group of experts constantly monitors the workings of the system and stays abreast of new developments.
Plans for a new coal-fired power station are baffling in light of South Africa’s agreement to decrease its emissions by 34% by 2020.
Gas-fired power stations have many advantages and there is an abundance of domestic supply, writes Lynley Donnelly.
Power parastatal’s insistence on building ‘bespoke’ power stations could cost R100-billion extra.
Eskom is now playing catch-up after five years in which it built no power stations.