South Africa’s heavy coal dependence is driving a climate and health crisis — tackling both together will reap huge benefits for people and the economy.

Where governments and corporates are failing to take adequate climate action, a new report details the growing trends in litigation against them.

A new climate justice documentary follows activists across Southern Africa fighting against the fossil fuel giants that threaten their communities.

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.

Natural gas presents a risk to the success of the green energy transition, to the economy and to the country’s climate goals.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. Here are the upfront and ongoing costs to expect if you make the shift.

Coal is the world’s dirtiest energy. A just transition from coal mining will profoundly benefit people and the environment.

Rural development is vital for South Africa’s sustainable economic future. The farming sector is perhaps the most important, as food security and poverty reduction depend on it.

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

Livestock farming contributes to poverty reduction in rural areas. However, industrialised livestock farming is one of the greatest threats to planetary and human health.

The cascading effects of climate change impact our ability to produce food, leading to food insecurity and increased food prices.

This phase-down of coal will bring significant changes to South Africa. This makes the need for a just transition away from coal fundamental to ensure no one is left behind.

Despite South Africa’s abundant renewable resources, the government is also planning to increase gas in the country’s energy mix. The plan includes extracting shale gas.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a greenhouse gas (GHG), more commonly known as laughing gas. While N2O rarely makes headlines, it is a dangerous driver of climate change.

A carbon tax is a fee paid to the government by carbon dioxide (or carbon dioxide equivalent) emitters for every tonne of carbon emitted.

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the process of drilling into the earth to inject rocks deep underground with water, chemicals or sand to reach oil or natural gas deposits.

The South African government has plans to generate more electricity with natural gas.