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The Sanctity of Human Rights
Last month, South Africans celebrated Human Rights Day – a commemoration of a very dark day in South Africa’s history which pays homage to the peaceful protesters killed during the…
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Mass Climate March, December 8th in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, 6 December 2018 — As the United Nations Framework Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations take place in Katowice, Poland, Earthlife Africa JHB – supported by Greenpeace Africa, the Campaign for…
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Greenpeace Africa Celebrates A Decade Of Environmental Activism
Johannesburg, 13 November 2018 – This November, Greenpeace Africa celebrates 10 years of environmental activism on the African continent. Partnering with artists, volunteers and other civil society organisations, the environmental…
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Renewable Energy Myths
The evidence is in: Renewable energy is viable, reliable, and ready to go – all that’s missing is the political will to kick start an energy revolution in South Africa.…
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Greenpeace Africa responds to accusations by NUM
Johannesburg, 5 November 2018: Responding to accusations of recklessness made by NUM, as reported by TimesLive, Greenpeace Africa Senior Climate and Energy Campaign Manager, Melita Steele has said: “People’s lives…
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New satellite data reveals the world’s largest air pollution hotspot is Mpumalanga – South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 October 2018 – A groundbreaking analysis of satellite data from 1 June to 31 August this year [1] reveals the world’s largest NO2 air pollution hotspots…
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Greenpeace Africa reacts to President Ramaphosa’s ‘new coal deal’
In response to rumours that an agreement has been signed between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese state-owned companies to build a new mega coal-fired 4,600MW power station in…
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Message from Greenpeace Africa Executive Director on the passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Following the news of the passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Greenpeace Africa Executive Director Njeri Kabeberi has said: A great pillar of peace, justice, human rights and…
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Message from Greenpeace Africa Executive Director on the passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Following the news of the passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Greenpeace Africa Executive Director Njeri Kabeberi has said:
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Why We Must Never Take Clean Drinking Water for Granted
Few people would argue access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. Yet, a significant portion of the world’s population remains without. In the following article, Sidrah Ahmad, will explore why this is the case; the importance of access to water for all; as well as how water crises affect everyone – even…
