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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

EU, UK tax on imports will be a blow for African countries
Opinion
/ 27 July 2024

EU, UK tax on imports will be a blow for African countries

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism stands to negatively affect the continent

By Ozayr Patel
Climate change drives marine species to new habitats despite emission reductions
The Green Guardian
/ 23 July 2024

Climate change drives marine species to new habitats despite emission reductions

Harmful effects associated with unsafe temperatures are largely in the tropics, rising rapidly after 2050. In the temperate and polar areas, changes are likely to arise from opportunities in the near-term

By Sheree Bega
Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’
Africa
/ 16 July 2024

Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’

Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead

By Oscar Nkala
The climate change bill must be signed into law as a matter of urgency
Thought Leader
/ 5 July 2024

The climate change bill must be signed into law as a matter of urgency

South Africa is a country with serious climate risks, and the bill would be a crucial step in response to these

By Brian Mantlana and Olivia Rumble
We are nowhere where we need to be in fighting climate change
Thought Leader
/ 23 November 2023

We are nowhere where we need to be in fighting climate change

As the 28th UN climate change conference of parties, COP28, looms, there is much more work to do

By Ozayr Patel
‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’
The Green Guardian
/ 21 March 2023

‘The window to limit global warming is rapidly closing’

Global panel’s new report says we are hurtling toward disaster but there are ways to avoid it

By Sheree Bega
Gauteng agriculture department fails to meet green job targets – DA
The Green Guardian
/ 16 March 2023

Gauteng agriculture department fails to meet green job targets – DA

Just 156 green jobs out of a target of 1 120 were created in 2021-022 financial year

By Sheree Bega
COP27 loss and damage fund welcomed but some fear it is an ‘empty bucket’
The Green Guardian
/ 21 November 2022

COP27 loss and damage fund welcomed but some fear it is an ‘empty bucket’

Climate change diplomacy is a game of give and take — and it would appear that the environment and humanity will have to keep on giving

By Tunicia Phillips
Carbon tax: How it affects households
The Green Guardian
/ 27 October 2022

Carbon tax: How it affects households

Carbon tax revenue must be fed back into the economy

By Jessika Bohlmann, Roula Inglesi-Lotz and Heinrich Bohlmann
‘Incredible growth’ in rooftop solar in South Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 4 July 2022

‘Incredible growth’ in rooftop solar in South Africa

Rising electricity prices, power outages, increasing awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing solar technology costs are driving the rooftop solar market in South Africa

By Sheree Bega
The coming green hydrogen revolution
Opinion
/ 27 June 2022

The coming green hydrogen revolution

It’s not too late to change the way in which we power our world and ensure our future

By Jean Baderschneider
Soaring cost of living overshadows climate change talks
The Green Guardian
/ 21 June 2022

Soaring cost of living overshadows climate change talks

The costs of climate change damages are rising exponentially. Who will pay?

By Tunicia Phillips
Is it really the case that ‘polluters pay’ in South Africa
Opinion
/ 21 June 2022

Is it really the case that ‘polluters pay’ in South Africa

The truth is that our carbon tax is way too low to act as a real deterrent

By Sanele Khakhu
It’s ‘now or never’ to avoid worst effects of climate change
The Green Guardian
/ 7 April 2022

It’s ‘now or never’ to avoid worst effects of climate change

A United Nation report says it’s still possible to restrict warming to below 1.5°C, but this requires substantial, sector-wide effort immediately

By Sheree Bega
Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs
The Green Guardian
/ 20 December 2021

Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs

A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks

By Tunicia Phillips
COP26 was more talk than action
Opinion
/ 25 November 2021

COP26 was more talk than action

The Glasgow Climate Pact called for the removal of ‘inefficient’ fossil fuel subsidies, but a commitment to remove all fossil fuel subsidies is needed

By David Monda
China won’t fund coal power for Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, ambassador confirms
The Green Guardian
/ 18 November 2021

China won’t fund coal power for Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, ambassador confirms

China will keeps its promise about not funding coal abroad, Chen Xiadong tells Fossil Free South Africa

By Sheree Bega
South Africa supported last-minute change to COP26 deal
The Green Guardian
/ 18 November 2021

South Africa supported last-minute change to COP26 deal

Scores of countries at the UN climate talks accepted the COP26 pact reluctantly, condemning a last-minute meeting that led to a slightly different wording

By Tunicia Phillips
Climate crisis a threat to Africa’s cattle
The Green Guardian
/ 15 November 2021

Climate crisis a threat to Africa’s cattle

Cattle in sub-Saharan Africa account for only a small fraction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the harms are outweighed by the good

By Sheree Bega
Sasol plans to further cement its role as a top global hydrogen producer
The Green Guardian
/ 11 November 2021

Sasol plans to further cement its role as a top global hydrogen producer

Africa could lead world in green hydrogen production, says renewable energy expert

By Marcia Zali
World leaders, in particular G20, must make progress at COP26 before it’s too late
Opinion
/ 31 October 2021

World leaders, in particular G20, must make progress at COP26 before it’s too late

We are headed for terrible human suffering if governments do not stand up and limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius

By António Guterres
Infrastructure and development plans must align
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2021

Infrastructure and development plans must align

Infrastructure is responsible for 79% greenhouse gas emissions and plays an important role in supporting national development priorities and achieving the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement

By Marcia Zali
Updated climate change pledges insufficient to prevent more disaster
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2021

Updated climate change pledges insufficient to prevent more disaster

The latest United Nations report on the greenhouse gas emissions gap paints bleak picture for the climate accord target

By Tunicia Phillips
Reforming Sasol and Eskom: South Africa’s ‘carbon criminals’
The Green Guardian
/ 28 October 2021

Reforming Sasol and Eskom: South Africa’s ‘carbon criminals’

South Africa’s biggest polluters but they say they’re turning the ship around, but concerns remain over the use of gas as a fossil fuel in their proposals

By Tunicia Phillips and Sheree Bega
South African cities must put green infrastructure firmly on the urban agenda
Opinion
/ 25 October 2021

South African cities must put green infrastructure firmly on the urban agenda

A green investment increases resilience and adapts cities to the harmful effects of climate change — and increases property prices and addresses issues such as health, water, sanitation and transport

By Liteboho Makhele
Economic growth is destroying the planet
Opinion
/ 6 October 2021

Economic growth is destroying the planet

Ecosocialism will build solidarity with people to establish food and water commons, carbon-free public transport and community-owned renewable energy

By Michael Kwet and Tshiamo Malatji
Sasol on ‘rollercoaster’ ride to a green future
Business
/ 4 October 2021

Sasol on ‘rollercoaster’ ride to a green future

Fleetwood Grobler, the petrochemical giant’s chief executive, says the company is transitioning from coal to gas and eventually to hydrogen.

By Sarah Smit
Climate envoys visit South Africa to plan for the end of coal ahead of COP26
The Green Guardian
/ 29 September 2021

Climate envoys visit South Africa to plan for the end of coal ahead of COP26

Climate envoys from the UK, US, and the EU are in South Africa to discuss a possible coal retirement plan

By Tunicia Phillips
Sasol commits to net zero ambition by 2050, triples 2030 emission reduction targets
The Green Guardian
/ 23 September 2021

Sasol commits to net zero ambition by 2050, triples 2030 emission reduction targets

But Sasol shouldn’t rely on natural gas a transition fuel, say civil society organisations

By Sheree Bega
What is COP and why is COP26 so important?
The Green Guardian
/ 17 September 2021

What is COP and why is COP26 so important?

This year’s UN climate conference will be the first in-person meeting since COP25 in 2019, when developing countries walked away, outraged by the poor outcome

By Tunicia Phillips
‘Government must take its foot off the new gas Bill’
Business
/ 20 August 2021

‘Government must take its foot off the new gas Bill’

Environmental organisations want the government to factor the climate change crisis into the proposed legislation

By Sheree Bega
‘No choice but to ditch coal’
Business
/ 8 August 2021

‘No choice but to ditch coal’

The shift away from the fossil fuel will take time but analysts say it is imperative that South Africa accelerates the process

By Sheree Bega
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