In 1882, Kimberly was the first city in South Africa to be illuminated by electric streetlights. In 1891, the first...
Fuel Consumption Data in South Africa
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DME) Quarterly Fuel Consumption Data South Africa is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas...
Challenges to the Adoption of Electric Cars in South Africa Include Import Duties and Limited Local Production
The transport sector in South Africa is the second largest emitter of GHG in the country, responsible for 10.8% of...
South Africa is Ranked 96 out of 182 Countries in Terms of Climate Change Vulnerability and Its Preparedness to Enhance Resilience
According to Notre Dame Global Adaptation InitiativeDroughts, floods, storms, landslides, and wildfires are becoming more prevalent across the globe due...
South Africa’s Public Utility Commits to Producing Renewable Energy
South Africa depends heavily on coal for its electricity generation and is among the highest GHG emitters in the world....
South Africa: Climate Progress Indicators
Small increases in installed renewable energy capacity while significant increases in fuel consumptionThe Climate Progress Report for South Africa was...
Youth Climate Activism in South Africa is Widespread
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.” AristotleClimate change affects every country on the planet. The youth of...
Natural Gas Consumption in South Africa Has Been Declining since 2018
Natural gas currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of South Africa’s primary energy needs [1]. In 2020, South Africa used around...
South Africa: Work From Home Policy May Lessen Demand for Petrol; Increased Electricity Prices Likely
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a global increase in oil prices. Towards the end of February 2022...
South Africa: Climate Progress Report
Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Eskom (Monthly and Annually) Eskom, the South African electricity public utility, is the largest GHG emitter...