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    Coal Energy SouthAfrica

    Misguided Mike Muller

    It bears repeating: Muller's article in Business Day offers an extremely misguided opinion on the imaginary value of pumping Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere based on some rickety premises and a lack of appreciation of reality.

    Chris Vlavianos •
    6 September 2021
    3 min read
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    Plastics

    SA’s no-show at global plastic treaty meeting deeply disappointing

    South Africa, September 2, 2021 – Responding to its no-show at the ministerial meeting on a proposed global plastics treaty, Greenpeace Africa, groundWork and WWF have expressed deep concerns at…

    Chris Vlavianos •
    2 September 2021
    3 min read
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    Water GreenpeaceAfrica

    What are the causes and effects of water pollution in Africa?

    The causes of water pollution and its effects on vulnerable communities and ecosystems in Africa needs urgent intervention

    Matthew McClure •
    1 September 2021
    11 min read
  • Global Climate Action Day against Plastic Waste in Nairobi. © Greenpeace / Paul Basweti
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    Plastics Kenya

    Kenya’s Fourth Plastic Ban Anniversary

    As Kenya marks the fourth anniversary of the ambitious plastics ban much has been achieved including limiting the pollution by carrier bags and the president's directive in protected areas but, still more needs to be done.

    Timothy Nzioka, •
    27 August 2021
    3 min read
  • Action at Mandela Bridge in South Africa. © Shayne Robinson / Greenpeace
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    Energy GreenpeaceAfrica SouthAfrica 50 Years

    Bravery and courage – an activists story

    Feeling helpless hanging above Jozi, you watch strips of the banner fall to the ground but then you hear “AMANDLA!” and you see your team member with their fist raised in the air and you say “AWETHU!” and remember that you are not alone,

    Diana Waters •
    26 August 2021
    3 min read
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    Plastics Kenya

    Three takeaways as Kenya marks 4 years since the ban on single-use plastic bags.

    It is exactly four years since Kenya banned the use of single-use plastic carrier bags. It is important that as we mark the 4th anniversary.

    Amos Wemanya •
    25 August 2021
    3 min read
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    Activism Senegal 50 Years

    My Endless Adventure with Greenpeace Africa

    Back in the year 1995 when I was in fifth grade, I heard the name of Greenpeace’s vessel “The Rainbow Warrior” on international radio. Since then, I wish I could join that amazing organisation.

    Philippe Ahodekon, Mobilization Officer of the Greenpeace Africa Oceans Campaign •
    24 August 2021
    5 min read
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    Activism SouthAfrica

    My Exhilarating Decade of Thrills

    My love affair with GPAF started in January 2011 when I joined the organisation as a full-time employee, though I had flirted with the organisation as a volunteer for a few months before. I was freshly out of the newsroom in Cameroon, when I traveled to South Africa and took up my Masters studies.

    Mbong Akiy Fokwa Tsafack, Head of Communication, Greenpeace Africa •
    24 August 2021
    5 min read
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    Conservation SouthAfrica

    Greenpeace Africa Volunteers Demand Accountability From United Phosphorus Limited

    Greenpeace Africa volunteers have launched a petition demanding accountability from United Phosphorus Limited following the July explosion of their chemical warehouse in Cornubia in Durban.

    Chris Vlavianos •
    18 August 2021
    2 min read
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    Forests Energy Oceans GreenpeaceAfrica 50 Years

    The Greenpeace Africa Office Story

    Since the late 1990’s, Greenpeace has been actively campaigning on illegal logging in the Congo Basin Forest in Central Africa. Greenpeace opened its doors in the African continent by opening…

    Hellen Dena •
    17 August 2021
    5 min read
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