Members of mining-affected communities and organisations combating the climate crisis have chained themselves to the gates of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in Tshwane, demanding the implementation of policies on renewable energy and ...
by Julia Evans, Daily MaverickGwede must go! Activists voice demands on renewable energy and community consent in mining by Julia Evans, Daily Maverick September 22, 2021 On Wednesday, climate crisis organisations, mining communities and labour unions in solidarity with the Climate Justice Coalition kicked off a nationwide campaign against the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, demanding that Minister Gwede Mantashe step down, that affected communities be included in decision-making, a...
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