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‘No one asked us’: West Coast fishers oppose offshore oil and gas development
From Doringbaai to Port Nolloth, West Coast communities are pushing back against mining and offshore oil and gas expansion. Residents, activists and fishers say consultation…
‘Zombie’ nuclear project: Nuclear-1 environmental authorisation faces legal battle
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation,…
Call to ‘regulate’ environmentalists as TotalEnergies mulls gas exit
NGOs have been blamed for the threat to the Brulpadda-Luiperd project as South Africa faces the prospect of running out of gas
South Africa’s air pollution levels are through the roof
The Major Air Polluters in Africa report has found that two of the world’s 10-largest sulphur dioxide emission hotspots are in SA This content is restricted to registered users…
Climate change bill: ‘One of the most important draft laws to cross the desks of SA’s lawmakers’
Bill moves towards the all-of-government approach required to mount effective climate response, but there are concerns that it is ‘toothless’
Sona 2022: We will continue to support gas development — Ramaphosa
But Greenpeace Africa says the president must let go of ‘gas fantasies’
‘Rule of law’ closes in as Eskom’s applications to postpone compliance with air pollution standards are denied
Eskom warns that the decision, if implemented, will cause immediate power blackouts, as well as push electricity tariffs higher
Shell gets go-ahead to proceed with seismic blasting on the Wild Coast
The high court refuses to interdict seismic survey on the basis that ‘irreparable harm’ to marine species not proved
Shell’s seismic survey will cause ‘irreparable harm’ to sea life, including migrating whales along the Wild Coast in December
Shell says commencing now is the “most appropriate step to take”
Urgent interdict filed to block Shell’s Wild Coast seismic survey
Shell’s 3D seismic survey is set to begin on Wednesday. But a high court application brought by rights groups to block it will be heard as an urgent matter on Tuesday
Plastic: South Africa is 11th-biggest litterbug
The country risks ‘pariah status’ for approach to global plastic waste crisis
South Africa won’t support proposed global plastic ban treaty, draft document reveals
Critics say the environment department’s argument that the treaty would be a duplication of existing agreements is flawed
Europe, Asia rob West Africa of fish
Greenpeace Africa reports that the fishmeal and fish oil industry is ‘robbing the Gambia, Mauritania and Senegal of livelihoods and food’
Environmental organisations demand halt to unnecessary plastic production
NGOs are calling on the department of environment to introduce stricter measures for companies manufacturing and using plastic products
Plastic pollution a huge threat to marginalised groups, UN report finds
Industrialised nations often ship their waste to poorer countries under the premise of recyclability, fuelling industries that harm local populations