S.Africa hails 'successful' coal 'phase-down' deal

Johannesburg (AFP) Nov 14, 2021

Coal-dependent South Africa on Sunday welcomed the outcome of the Glasgow climate conference at which the language on fossil fuels curbs was significantly nuanced. With coal providing 80 percent of the country's power, South Africa is among the world top 12 largest greenhouse gas emitters. Yet the African continent's most industrialised nation is battling to meet its energy needs. Th