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AFCON2024: It is time to give TotalEnergies the red card
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that kicked off in the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé in Côte d'Ivoire on Saturday 13th January is lighting up the globe. People from the continent, and around the world, are buzzing with excitement over Africa’s biggest soccer tournament. Unfortunately, TotalEnergies tagged along as the competition's main sponsor.
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Clean game, dirty money: TotalEnergies’ sportswashing in Africa called out
How the oil giant is using AFCON to greenwash its image while exploiting players, fans, and the environment.
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Air Pollution in South Africa: The Silent Killer That Demands Urgent Action
Air pollution is linked to a number of human health and environmental impacts and must be addressed. We talk about the real solution to air pollution and whether a carbon tax cuts it.
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Loadshedding will end when the government adopts a progressive energy policy
In recent weeks, South African citizens have all had the chance to view the revival of the Theatre of the Absurd: statements made by senior ANC officials have shown them trying to present their botched policies of the past three decades as victories.
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Decarbonisation explained: Is Africa ready for this transition?
Among the benefits Africa stands to gain from decarbonisation is reduced vulnerability to climate change. But is the continent well prepared to take such strides?
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Greenpeace Africa calls for climate action after KZN storm
28 June, Johannesburg – Greenpeace Africa conveys its solidarity with those affected by the storms in KZN and calls for urgent climate action as extreme weather conditions continue to unfold in SA. When asked for comment, Climate and Energy Campaigner Thandile Chinyavanhu said, “The science is clear: we are in a climate emergency. There is…
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The Real Story On The Harms That Seismic Blasting Causes
For decades, South Africa's Wild Coast has been a pristine and untouched coastline vital to the biodiversity of the Eastern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal. Marine seismic blasting for oil and gas exploration is threatening to put an end to this.