Since 2016, Project 90 by 2030 has advocated for a Just Energy Transition – part of the global Just Transition – in South Africa. Our focus is twofold: to unite the environmental and labour sectors behind the JET movement as a powerful driver for a transformation in the energy system; and to conduct research and [...]
WWF's 2010 Living Planet report, released last week, warns we are living beyond the capacity of the planet, pumping more CO2 than the earth can absorb, using up resources quicker than they can be regenerated. If we continue this rate of consumption by 2030 we would need two planets to sustain us. The findings are a stark reminder that we need to change the way we live and the choices we make. We've put together a few simple ideas for you to start cutting carbon by changing the way you live.. and you can start all of these today!
With the world's attention on the Copenhagen climate change negotiations happening later this year, a group of NGO's have drafted a climate treaty as a guide for governments to use at the negotiations. The proposes treaty brings together the need for ambitious and urgent action on adaptation and emissions reduction.
"Reaching a 15% renewable target by 2020 will not cost the earth..." This is one of the key findings in a recent study by Dr Andrew Marquard, Bruno Merven and Emily Tyler from the Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town. Commissioned by the Climate Change Programme of WWF South Africa, the study explores the [...]
