TIISETSO MOTSOENENG: The struggle for a breath of fresh air
18 July 2023 - 05:00
SA is one of the most polluted countries in the world, ranking 116th out of 180 in the 2022 environment performance index — a policy tool that provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world, tracking indicators in categories such as air quality and biodiversity.
The main culprit is the coal-fired power plants that generate most of the country’s electricity, as well as the mining smelting and refining industries that dot the landscape. ..
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