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GREENPEACE AFRICA COMMENTS ON ESKOM’S PROPOSED RETAIL TARIFF RESTRUCTURE PLANS
Greenpeace Africa would like to thank the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (“Nersa”) for inviting the public to share their input on Eskom’s proposed retail tariff restructuring plan. Eskom’s proposed tariff increase has the potential to gravely impact society, standards of living, our environment and our economy.
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Greenpeace Africa on Panyaza Lesufi’s election to Gauteng Premier
The climate crisis cannot be treated as an afterthought, but must be an integral part of the governance work carried out by the Premier's office.
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Greenpeace Africa responds to President’s electricity crisis addres
In response to President Ramaphosa's address to the nation on the electricity crisis, Greenpeace Africa's Climate and Energy Campaigner Thandile Chinyavanhu has said:
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The Air We Breathe
My first victory this year with Greenpeace Africa is creating awareness about plastic pollution and calling for action or an end to plastic pollution.
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Greenpeace Africa responds to SONA
10 February 2022, Johannesburg – Responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, Greenpeace Africa Climate and Energy Campaigner Nhlanhla Sibisi said:
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Eskom air pollution decision: South Africans can safely breathe a sigh of relief
“Thanks to the National Air Quality Officer’s decision to reject Eskom’s application to postpone complying with air quality legislation, South Africans can safely breathe a sigh of relief."
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“Siyanithuma, now do more!” Greenpeace Africa tells SA government
Today, Greenpeace Africa demanded more climate action from the South African government. Activists gathered in Gandhi Square to display a banner that read: "Government, All Eyes On You!"
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Greenpeace Africa responds to Minister Mantashe’s announcement of preferred bidders
Greenpeace Africa is relieved that the 25 preferred bidders for Bid window 5 were comprised of off-shore wind and solar PV projects, to aid in the diversification of our coal-addicted energy mix.
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WHO strengthens air quality guidelines: Greenpeace response
Save draft Preview Publish Add title WHO strengthens air quality guidelines: Greenpeace response Join the push against environmental injustice 22 September, 2021 - Today the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines for the first time in 15 years. In 2020, air pollution in most of the world’s biggest cities failed to meet…
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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.