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  • Eskom Set to Accelerate Water Crisis

    Coal-fired electricity is a major threat to South Africa’s already stressed water resources – and Eskom’s new mega coal plants are set to make matters even worse, further compromising water access for the poor. Currently almost a million South African households still have no access to water.

    Greenpeace Africa 3 min read
  • A Beginner’s Guide To Nuclear Power

    Before a nuclear reactor lands on your doorstep, let's start at the very beginning with ten questions to get you clued up on what nuclear power is all about.

    Greenpeace Africa 5 min read
  • Zuma Must Not Get Caught in a Nuclear Trap

    With the announcement of cooperation agreements having been signed between South African and French energy companies, Greenpeace reiterates its call to President Zuma not to fall into the dangerous trap of nuclear energy.

    Greenpeace Africa 1 min read
  • Mama Sara Obama at Solar Panels Installation in Kenya. © Richard  Dobson

    Greenpeace and Jericho launch the Kgathollo ya Solar (Solar Kickoff)

    The world cup kicks off in six days time – but the benefits of this soccer spectacular will be felt for a long time afterwards, thanks to the innovative Solar public viewing area in Jericho, Brits. Next Friday June 11 2010, the world will hold its breath as the first ever soccer world cup to…

    Greenpeace Africa 2 min read