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Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
Scientific research increasingly shows that heating food in plastic packaging can release microplastics and plastic chemicals into the food we eat.
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Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior docks in Cape Town to mobilise resistance against fossil fuel expansion in African waters
The iconic Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior, has docked in Cape Town and opened its door to the public as part of a campaign challenging fossil fuel expansion and plastic pollution in African waters, while mobilising public support to defend ocean and climate justice.
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Over 25,000 concerned citizens demand safe water: Greenpeace Africa hands petition to Minister Pemmy Majodina
Pretoria, South Africa – Millions of South Africans wake up every day unsure if the water from their taps is safe to drink. Yesterday, Greenpeace Africa delivered a petition signed by over 25,000 concerned people, alongside a Memorandum of Grievances, to the Department of Water and Sanitation in Pretoria, demanding urgent action to end the…
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SHOCKING: Mother and child die in Mayfair West fire as water crisis turns deadly
A devastating house fire in Mayfair West, Johannesburg, has claimed the lives of a mother and her child, and exposed the fatal consequences of South Africa’s worsening water crisis.
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Air pollution kills 42,000 South Africans in one year. Big polluters must be held accountable
A new report released today by Greenpeace Africa and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals a devastating and avoidable public health crisis.
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South Africa’s water crisis is a crime against the people
Across South Africa, a silent emergency is unfolding. What might seem like isolated water outages or occasional sewage spills is, in reality, a national disaster. One that’s steadily eroding our environment, our dignity, and our rights.
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Broken pipes, broken promises: Johannesburg’s water woes
The amount of plastics produced and flowing into the environment has reached crisis point, with approximately 400 million tonnes of plastics produced every year and this number is set to triple by 2060.
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From Davos to G20: It’s time to tax the super-rich for a green and just future
This month, we are taking our demands for fair global tax rules to the G20 in South Africa, as the Finance Ministers meet for their first session.
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Kenya’s Nuclear Gamble: Risking Billions and Biodiversity for Power We Don’t Need
Let’s not ignore the radioactive elephant in the room: nuclear waste. It’s dangerous, it’s persistent, and it’s not going anywhere for thousands of years.
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COP29: The Time to Make Polluters Pay and Redefine The Future We Want
We can achieve the abundance and growth we seek while ensuring our communities thrive sustainably and equitably. The idea that fossil fuels must be extracted has driven and accelerated the climate crisis.