Make energy when the sun shines — as it does in SA
Reach for the sky, SA! The alternative resources are in front of us all
17 October 2019 - 05:08
SA is rich in diamonds, gold, coal and a number of important minerals. Coal has provided SA with cheap energy for years; however, for many, the cheap coal also has hidden consequences. For example, the health costs associated with coal are considerable; thousands of South Africans’ lives are compromised by air pollution emanating from mining and energy production each year.
Furthermore, carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-power plants contributes to global warming, which puts pressure on ecosystems around the world — including the fragile ecosystems in SA...
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