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@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-10-29 20:17:25

South Africa's coal mines are leaking methane, and no one knows how much #SouthAfrica…

South Africa's coal mines are leaking methane, and no one knows how much
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing waste in garbage dumps.

@dhuyvetter@mastodon.social
2025-12-07 10:05:28

Death toll in mass shooting at illegal Pretoria tavern rises to 12
Twelve people were killed and 13 others injured during a shooting at an illegal tavern in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
• Twelve people were killed and 13 others injured during a mass shooting at an illegal tavern.
• Authorities are searching for three shooters.
• Police condemned the incident, and linked illegal liquor outlets to rising violent crimes.

UPDATE | Death toll in mass shooting at illegal Pretoria tavern rises to 12
Twelve people – including three children – were killed and 13 others injured during a shooting at an illegal tavern inside a hostel in Saulsville, Atteridgeville.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-10-23 13:00:44

"South Africa court halts natural gas power plant project, cites climate commitments"
#SouthAfrica #FossilFuels #Energy

South Africa court halts natural gas power plant project, cites climate commitments
A South African court has nullified the environmental authorization for state-owned electricity utility Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant. The court cited multiple reasons for its decision, including the failure to adequately consult local residents and consider the full impacts of the power plant’s entire life cycle on climate change. “This ruling shows that environmental […]

@schlauschlau@social.cologne
2025-12-22 15:22:24

The Berg 🫠
#drakensberg #southafrica

A lush green valley surrounded by towering mountains under a cloudy sky.
A person with a backpack walking through dense green ferns in a mountainous landscape under cloudy skies.
A lush green valley with a small stream flowing through it, surrounded by rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
A man with a mustache smiling with arms crossed, standing in front of a waterfall and trees in a natural outdoor setting.
@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-12-22 12:00:20

"South Africa adds 890 MW of solar to seventh renewables bid window "
#SouthAfrica #Energy #Renewables #SolarPower

South Africa adds 890 MW of solar to seventh renewables bid window 
The South African government has turned unallocated wind project capacity from the country's seventh renewables procurement exercise into approved solar projects for the second time. The move takes the total amount of solar approved under the bid window to over 3.9 GW.