South Africa Legal Case Coal

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The Pretoria high court has overturned the government’s plans to add 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power to the national grid.
(Guillem Sartorio/AFP)

CHILDREN S RIGHTS SOUTH AFRICA

Court overturns South Africa’s coal-fired power plans, protecting children’s health and the environment

1 500 megawatts of new coal power locked in landmark legal victory

Sheree Bega