Renewables become an economic no-brainer
Proposed coal mine threatens freshwater hotspot and tourism jobs
An Indian mining company, Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd (part of the India-based Atha Group), wants to build a coal mine underneath a protected area outside of Wakkerstroom, known as the Mabola Protect... continued
Renewables will make more sense than megaplants
Why are SA’s big four banks financing a new coal power plant that risks becoming a stranded asset?
South African’s big four banks are financing a new coal-fired power station in the Waterberg. This is despite the fact that a 2016 report by the Council for Scientific an... continued
Interest groups call for more time to comment on IRP and IEP
NGOs and communities call for more time for public input into energy plans
NGOs and community groups call for more time for public input into energy plans
On 29 November 2016, the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign (consisting of the Centre for Environmental Rights, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, and groundWork), together... continued
Coal still on the 2050 agenda
Joint statement: Civil society rejects IRP base case scenario unreservedly
Reacting to the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) base case scenario introduced by the Department of Energy earlier this week, civil society groups and individuals [1] have responded as foll... continued