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

The place of natural gas in a clean energy future is hotly debated. But, there is a simple answer to whether natural gas is renewable.

Climate finance can empower South Africa to build a greener, healthier future where it costs less to keep the lights on.

While fossil fuel prices soar, solar is the solution to affordable energy security, job creation and sustainable economic growth.

The Kyoto Protocol made history in 1997 as the first major international effort to slow climate change.

Analysts agree that natural gas is too risky for South Africa, and it is not needed for the energy transition from coal to clean.

Running an electric car saves money long term, and it also means being less vulnerable to temporary price spikes and shortages of petrol and diesel.

South Africa’s cabinet has approved the $8.5 billion (R155 billion) plan to help the country transition away from fossil fuels.

Time is running out for owners of large buildings to get official energy ratings.

COP26 saw South Africa make a public commitment to greening its economy. But, can non-renewable resources be part of this transition?

Global warming is making extreme events, such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, floods and tropical storms, more frequent and severe.

While waiting for government measures to be implemented, many businesses are taking control of their own energy security through investment in solar.

South Africa’s Low Emission Development Strategy 2050 is the country’s most recent emissions reductions plan.

Like many countries worldwide, South Africa has committed to reaching net zero by 2050. To achieve this, the country will need to invest heavily in renewables, including wind energy.

With the roll out of solar panels globally, solar energy is increasing in popularity as an alternative, renewable source of energy. In South Africa, this is no different.

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, is under severe strain. In July 2021, Eskom’s debt stood at about R400 billion.

A carbon footprint is the number of greenhouse gases emitted through a person, business or even a country’s activities. These greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and methane.

Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound that presents as a gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. It consists of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

Since 2006, the amount of gas in the atmosphere has increased, according to NASA. The oil and gas industry has caused the majority of methane gas emissions since 2006, NASA says.

South African mining houses are gravitating towards ‘green’ metals. This is in addition to investing in renewable energy projects to power their operations.