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While coal producers stand to benefit from stronger prices and export demand, researchers warn that increased coal production and exports carry significant environmental and social costs, from greenhouse gas emissions to the impacts borne by communities living near mines and coal-fired power stations.
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Draft Integrated Resource Plan accepts coal reality, says Thungela chief executive

The leading coal exporter is not giving up, even as local logistics constraints and falling prices bear down on sales

Sarah Smit

Developing countries that are the most vulnerable to climate change are angry about a new text released at COP29 on Friday, which says developed countries must pay $250 billion a year until 2035 for climate action.(Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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SA scores ‘impressive’ energy revolution

The government’s efforts to liberalise the country’s energy market is nothing to be scoffed at, experts say

Sarah Smit