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The greatest greenhouse gas emitter in South Africa is the energy sector. Photo: Reuters
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS SOUTH AFRICA

Energy sector contributes most of SA’s carbon emissions

The waste and the agricultural sectors are the highest emitters of methane – specifically solid waste disposal and enteric fermentation, respectively – in 2022

  • Sheree Bega
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