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Forestry dept gives Eskom green light to bypass emissions standards
Eskom has been granted emissions exemptions for eight coal power stations, allowing more time to comply with environmental regulations.
News
COP29 expected finalise financing model for developing economies
COP29 kicks off on Monday, 11 November and will conclude on Friday, 22 November in Baku, in Azerbaijan.
Events
Earthshot Prize 2024: How to watch live in South Africa
The Awards ceremony will be hosted by Emmy and Grammy winner Billy Porter alongside Bonang Matheba, with performances from major global artists and advocates for environmental change.
News
National Council of Provinces passes Climate Change Bill
The Bill sets out to ensure that the climate actions are facilitated and coordinated across spheres of government.
Cape Town Buzz
Just in: Second wildfire gains momentum in Simon’s Town – Here’s the latest [photo]
A second wildfire has emerged near Harbour Bay Mall in Simon's Town, on Friday. Here's everything you need to know.
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2023 Mandela Day: Here’s how you can help fight food insecurity and climate change
The government has called on citizens to contribute to turning the tide against food insecurity and climate change on 2023 Mandela Day.
Lifestyle
Climate activists disrupt Standard Bank AGM
About 200 climate activists led a protest outside the Standard Bank AGM calling on the bank stop investing in fossil fuels.
Lifestyle
National greenhouse gas report shows SA emissions dropped 5.9% pre-COVID
Between 2017 and 2020, net SA emissions declined by 5.9 percent primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifestyle
2022 COP27: South Africa to challenge ‘developed’ world to adopt climate change goals
'COP27 is thus a critical moment for all of us in Africa,' Forestry and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said
Viral News
Watch: Mona Lisa painting vandalised by climate activist [video]
The Mona Lisa painting was unharmed, fortunately.
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