South Africa's delayed coal plant closures may cause 20,000-50,000 deaths and $38bn health costs, per the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

South Africa's delayed coal plant closures could result in 20,000-50,000 deaths and health costs of up to $38bn, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The energy department claims the delays are vital for energy security. The projected costs and deaths are based on comparisons between the current plan and Eskom's previous proposal for plant closures.

April 03, 2024
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