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South Africa Plans to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050, But Can it Let Go of Coal?

Over 90% of South Africa’s power currently comes from coal, however it plans to get this down to 46% by 2030, and down to 30% by 2050. The […]

Fertiliser Use is Causing Nitrous Oxide Emissions to Rise Rapidly- Study

According to a new study, emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) are increasing at a faster rate than any other greenhouse gas, mainly due to a rise in nitrogen […]

The UK is Sending 1.6Bn Surgical Masks to Landfill Every Month- Report

According to a research report by shopping comparison site, Finder.Com, the UK could be sending 53.5 million single-use blue surgical masks to the landfill every day, totalling 1.6 […]

G20 Nations Spend $77bn a Year on Fossil Fuel Subsidies

A new report has found that since agreeing to the Paris Agreement, G20 countries have acted directly counter to it by providing at least USD77 billion a year to finance fossil fuels through their public finance institutions.

Air Pollution Is Starting to Choke Africa

Across Africa, increased motor vehicle use, industrial growth and dust storms coupled with wood-fired cooking stoves is resulting in air pollution that is choking the continent’s inhabitants. — […]