Marcos Orellana noted the poor disposal of waste and hazardous substances, the wide use of pesticides and weak enforcement of regulations
Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.
The chief executive was hopeful that by year end, the utility would get an additional 2 500 megawatts from several power stations.
Environmental justice organisations and waste pickers say that burning rubbish will cause air pollution and take away livelihoods
The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory
The applicants in landmark lawsuit are waiting for a favourable settlement proposal from the Dion George’s legal team
Tech waste can be refurbished, providing economic benefits for businesses and the public, as well as benefiting the environment
The repatriation of the cargo from Southeast Asia to Albania has been called a ‘win’ for global environmental governance
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
Conditions were ‘atrocious’ and ‘appalling’
Interventions are needed to address demand in destination countries in East Asia, Democratic Alliance says
Opposition groups have hailed the decision as a ‘victory for democracy’
A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission
If people want healthy oceans, we need healthy shark populations, says marine ecologist.
Tutuka, Kendal and Kriel coal-fired power stations have emerged as stars, the electricity and energy minister said.
The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross
South Africa’s groundbreaking astronomical advances, the Southern African Large Telescope and the Square Kilometre Array, will be featured at the IAU General Assembly
An inside look at a green hydrogen plant that has made the most visible progress of nine projects under development in Namibia
There is a weakened mechanism for public consultation in the draft legislation
South Africa is also playing a leading role during negotiations for climate policies, and is using its position to advance conversations for the whole of Africa
Communities living on and working land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are not informed about mining permits for energy transition minerals
New Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says she will work with municipalities that are in debt, diversify water supply to include desalination and introduce measures to reduce water use levels
The first-of-its-kind balloon is predicted to bridge the gap in atmospheric data between the West and the continent
World Ranger Day is a day of recognition and remembrance for the planet’s rangers safeguarding biodiversity
Johannesburg’s Alexander Park reservoir is taking strain, leaving taps dry for days
Wind farms are picking up speed in the province at the heart of South Africa’s energy transition
The Presidential Climate Commission’s new report says progress is not happening at the pace and scale required
The electricity and energy minister announced a collaborative effort to bring down high municipal electricity tariffs and alleviate financial pressure on consumers
A glimpse into the past, which shows the effect of climate change, can help predict the future
Their call comes nearly two years after the disaster when the Free State tailings dam collapsed
A historic UN deal to restore degraded forest ecosystems in southeastern DRC is being torn apart by mining companies
Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term