CLIMATE change is having a clear impact on the South African environment, including the ocean, agriculture and ecosystems. According to a report by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), South Africa is one of the world’s top 15 contributors to greenhouse gases because it relies so heavily on coal to generate electricity.
LAWS AND GOVERNMENT’S ROLE
The main cause of climate change is. SA’s energy sector needs to () to more sustainable and renewable energy sources. Our constitution states that everyone has the right to an environment that isn’t harmful to Everyone has the right to have their environment protected, including for future generations. Therefore, the government is obliged to protect the environment through reasonable legislative (legal) and other measures that and, andand use of
