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News & Analysis Array of rooftop solar panels

Evidence shows an additional 5 GW of renewable capacity could all but end load shedding and its associated socio-economic damage.

News & Analysis Aerial photo of coal power plant

New analysis reveals how industry lobbying is successfully obstructing progress to net zero and the associated socio-economic benefits.

News & Analysis Electricity pylon and power plant air pollution

To address the power and climate crises, massive investments in transmission infrastructure and renewables are needed over the coming years.

News & Analysis South Africa floods wash away roads and buildings

Amid the spiralling impacts of climate change, South Africa has declared a national state of disaster as the country suffers more deadly floods.

Explainer Livestock drink from water source

Climate change is impacting agriculture, farmers’ livelihoods and the price of our food. Action is essential to safeguard food security.

Explainer Close-up of the side of a shiny white car. It has silver lettering on it spelling out the word "HYBRID".

The main difference between EVs and hybrid cars is how they are powered. An EV gets its power exclusively from electricity, while hybrid cars – as the name suggests – run on a mix.

Explainer Field of maize crop

Mitigating climate change and increasing domestic food production can help to address food insecurity and rising prices.

Explainer Natural gas pipeline on a bridge over scrubland somewhere in South Africa.

The reality is that natural gas is an uncertain investment. Many different variables affect the price of gas on the international trading markets.

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What an excellent piece of clear-eyed analysis on the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and what it means for South Africa. 🇪🇺🇿🇦

John Dludlu from the Small Business Initiative absolutely nails it 👏
@BDliveSA

https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/columnists/2022-12-23-john-dludlu-act-now-on-green-trade-with-the-eu-before-it-is-too-late/

The biggest threat to achieving 1.5 degrees is the speed at which we invest, not divest. We need at least $4 in clean energy investment for every $1 maintaining fossil fuels until we can phase them out. #GFANZ is accelerating capital to major emerging markets #COP27