South Africa, the world’s seventh-largest coal producer, faces a climate challenge that has largely flown under the radar: methane emissions from coal mines.
Methane, a greenhouse gas more than 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, is a significant driver of global warming.
Yet coal mine methane (CMM) remains an overlooked issue in South Africa, which relies heavily on coal for electricity and primary energy supply, according to new research by the Minerals to Metals Initiative at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Swaniti Global, an international policy and governance…
Gold Production: Once the largest gold producer in the world, South Africa still
holds significant reserves, although production has declined in recent years.
Poptart Ak47
Why is gambling banned in South Africa?
Because there are too many cheetahs.
High Beam
\”Reeeelly??\” says Van.
\”Ja\”, says the larnie. \”Check, there\’s someone up front now, I\’ll show you!\”
He starts steering towards the pedestrian, grinning from ear-to-ear, then at the last second he swerves back onto the road. But he hears a terrific \’thud\’, and he glances left to see Van closing the door.
\”What the hell, man!\’ he shouts.
\”Jirrah\” says Van, \”You need to get those sights adjusted, china, If I hadn\’t opened the door, you would have missed him completely!\”