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Critical minerals strategy crucial for clean energy
South Africa’s strategy for these minerals can support low-carbon economies, essential in tackling the climate crisis that worsens the vulnerability of people and the environment
EU, UK tax on imports will be a blow for African countries
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism stands to negatively affect the continent
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner
People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air
Unpacking deforestation, forest loss and carbon sinks
What does deforestation look like in South Africa
The COP of no return: Climate change conference in Egypt gives hope
The world must use the United Nations Climate Change Conference to inspire an approach to mitigation and adaptation that is based on trust, justice and equity
A quarter of Africa’s GDP is dependent on nature; it must be managed responsibly
Between 1970 and 2016, the stock of natural capital on the continent fell on average by 65%, driven largely by land-use change, but Africa can lead the world by putting nature at…
Energy subsidies tripled since 2017, hitting R172-billion in 2020
The social costs of fossil fuel combustion are about R550-billion a year, according to a new report
Adaptation should be central to climate crisis talks. Here’s why
Calls intensify to focus on helping high-risk communities adjust to climate change
It pays to save the Thukela River catchment
For each rand spent on rehabilitating the river system, the return is at least R1.70 if not more
Standard Bank ‘risks its reputation over East African oil pipeline
Standard Bank says it has insisted on good environmental assessments, resettlement plans and fair compensation
Regenerative farming is vital to ensure food security
World Environment Day encourages businesses, farmers and manufacturers to develop greener models — for people to consider how they consume
Sona 2021: Ramaphosa accords the climate crisis only a cursory nod
Country can’t lose sight of the threat climate change poses, President Ramaphosa says.
Richard Calland: Biden needs a senate win to limit Trumpism
Joe Biden doesn’t have the mojo needed to restore the US – so he needs a full house to appoint those who do, writes Richard Calland.
Muddying the waters in the Musina Makhado economic zone
The public participation process on the environmental impact assessment for the area’s special economic zone has been shambolic