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A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Energy regarding a study by the University of Cape Town’s Energy Research Centre (ERC) on the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations. The campaign argues that these independent power producer (IPP) projects are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

A letter from the Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle Campaign to the IPP Office of the Department of Energy, presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are not 'value for money', would increase system costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and would further destabilize Eskom's financial position.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs presenting findings from a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report. The letter argues that the proposed Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired power stations are unnecessary, financially risky, and would undermine South Africa's climate commitments.

This research paper examines Tanzania's energy options, arguing that decentralized renewable energy is superior to large-scale hydropower, specifically the proposed Stiegler's Gorge dam, for achieving sustainable development and broad-based electrification.

This research report assesses the impact of including two coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects—Thabametsi and Khanyisa—in South Africa's electricity system from 2022 to 2052. Using the South African Times Model (SATIM), the study finds that these plants are not necessary to meet demand and would increase both total system costs and greenhouse gas emissions across all analysed scenarios, potentially offsetting national energy efficiency and carbon tax mitigation efforts.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 100 million green bond issued by Sihui Rural Commercial Bank on April 10, 2018, to fund waste recycling, public transport, and environmental infrastructure projects.

This report, prepared by Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd for Thabametsi Power Company Proprietary Limited, motivates for amendments to the Environmental Authorisation (EA) of the Thabametsi Coal-Fired Power Station in Limpopo Province. The proposed changes include extending the EA validity, altering the power line corridor, updating property details, and incorporating conditions from a 2016 Ministerial Appeal Resolution.

This guide by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) argues that ride-hailing drivers for transportation network companies (TNCs) are ideal candidates for electric vehicle (EV) adoption due to high vehicle utilization, which maximizes savings on fuel and maintenance and increases potential carbon offsets.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a CNY 1bn issuance by Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. on March 20, 2018, to fund the construction of three green-certified office buildings in Shanghai, China.

A letter from the Life After Coal Campaign to the Chairman of Eskom's Board of Directors, arguing that Eskom's reliance on coal-fired power is economically unsustainable and creates severe liabilities regarding human health, water, and the environment.

This Water Use License Application Report (WULAR) details the water requirements and environmental impact assessments for the proposed 630 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power plant near Lephalale, Limpopo. The report seeks authorization for various water uses under the National Water Act, 1998, including water abstraction, storage, and waste disposal. It emphasizes the use of dry-cooled technology to achieve zero liquid effluent discharge due to regional water scarcity and proposes sourcing water through a permanent transfer of allocation from Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd.

This document consists of maps and technical excerpts from a review of a 2015 wetland assessment for the Mabola Protected Environment, focusing on simulated groundwater drawdown in Karoo aquifers and catchment areas related to underground mining.

This fact sheet examines the environmental, health, and economic implications of the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S.517, H.R. 1311), which proposes amending the Clean Air Act to allow the year-round sale of E15 fuel. It details how current Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standards inadvertently restrict E15 sales during summer months, the resulting costs to retailers and consumers, and the potential for higher ethanol blends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants.

This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) examines the ecological and public health risks associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, focusing on their impact on pollinators and food security, and details regulatory responses in Ontario and by Health Canada.

The Environmental (Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2017, establish the legal framework for environmental assessments in Kenya. The regulations detail the requirements for Integrated Environmental Impact Assessments (IEIA) for projects, Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for policies, plans, and programmes, and mandatory environmental audits. It defines the registration and licensing of environmental assessment experts, the role of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in approvals and monitoring, and the procedures for public participation and appeals.

This fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the impact of agricultural nutrient runoff—specifically nitrogen and phosphorus—on water quality in the United States, focusing on the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico. It details the environmental consequences of eutrophication and hypoxia, the legal and regulatory landscape including the Clean Water Act's exemptions for irrigated agriculture, and the role of the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in funding voluntary conservation efforts to reduce pollution.

This report by Friends of the Earth International examines the impacts of 'dirty energy'—including coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and mega-dams—across the African continent. It argues that these energy systems exacerbate climate change, cause severe health and environmental damage, and fail to provide universal energy access, while often benefiting corporate elites over local communities.

This document is a responding statement submitted by Jones & Wagener (on behalf of Kuyasa Mining and KiPower) to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). It addresses an appeal by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) against the granting of an integrated environmental authorisation for a 600MW coal-fired independent power plant near Delmas, Mpumalanga. The statement denies allegations that the project violates NEMA principles or environmental laws, arguing that the project aligns with the Department of Energy's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and employs Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) technology to mitigate pollutants.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) describes 'Smart-Sourced Fuel Products,' which are eco-friendly heating fuels created from under-utilized and waste plant materials in Manitoba, Canada. The document outlines the environmental and economic benefits of these biomass products, compares cattail-based fuels to conventional wood, and estimates the available biomass supply in the region to support a bioenergy industry.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing groundWork, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, and the Highveld Environmental Justice Network, filed an appeal on May 20, 2015, against the atmospheric emission licence (AEL) issued to Eskom's Camden Power Station. The appeal argues that the Gert Sibande District Municipality failed to consider the severe health impacts and poor air quality of the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) when granting emission limit postponements that allow pollutants to exceed national minimum emission standards (MES).