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A letter from Gareth Morgan MP to the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, responding to the government's claims regarding air quality in St Helena Bay. Morgan argues that emissions of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and other sulphur compounds from fish factories are causing severe health issues for residents, particularly children, and calls for the installation of scrubber systems and a cessation of the use of rotten fish.

This document is a formal response from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to Member of Parliament G. Morgan regarding air quality and hydrogen sulphide levels in St Helena Bay. The response addresses concerns about the health impacts of emissions from the fish processing industry, arguing that perceived odours likely indicate low concentrations of the gas.

A fact sheet detailing a legal challenge by Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice against a proposed 3D seismic survey for oil and gas on South Africa's West Coast. The challenge is based on lack of legal authority, failure to protect the coastline, negative impacts on marine ecosystems and small-scale fisheries, and incompatibility with the Paris Agreement and global decarbonization trends.

This guide, produced by Natural Justice, provides information to the public regarding a proposed oil and gas exploration project in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, potential ecological and social risks, and instructions for public participation.

This fact sheet outlines a legal challenge brought by Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice against the South African state and TGS Geophysical Company. The applicants are seeking to set aside the environmental authorisation for a three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey off the West Coast of South Africa, arguing that the decision was unlawful, ignored climate commitments, and threatened the livelihoods of small-scale fishers.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in January 2024, provides information to the public regarding the proposed oil and gas exploration activities by Africa Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) and its joint venture partners in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the exploration process, potential environmental and social impacts, and the procedure for public participation and commenting on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

This guide, published by Natural Justice in July 2024, provides information and guidance for the public regarding a proposed 3D seismic survey by Searcher Geodata UK Ltd off the coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the regulatory process for environmental authorisation, and the potential negative impacts on marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and cultural heritage.