Eskom, which is considered South Africa’s biggest polluter, has said emissions of particulate matter that cause chronic respiratory disease are at their highest level in two decades. This is due to the state power utility’s financial meltdown,...
South Africa’s national science academy has joined its counterparts in calling for global action on air pollution, which is a major contributor to disease and climate change. Air pollution cut global life expectancy by 20 months in 2016, surpassing...
Experts have said that the carbon tax – which was introduced beginning of the month – is way too low and it will have almost no effect in curbing South Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions. Companies will pay 42 US cents a ton of carbon emissions,...
On the 5th of June each year, the United Nations hosts World Environment Day, which is used to bring global awareness to severe environmental issues that require urgent political action. This year is especially significant for South Africa, where...
