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Climate Change - One Small Step At A Time

What we hardly speak about, is that climate change is a human rights issue of concern. Some environmentalists actually argue that it is “the single most pressing global injustice.”

What is global warming? It is said that over the past few decades, there has been increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, produced by the continued use of fuels which is formed from the remains of living organisms. These fuels are known as “fossil fuels”, and they include coal and gas. The emissions from burning fossil fuels are harmful to the environment, the air, and contributes to problems such as acid rain. They also affect public health.

Coal extraction in various regions is often connected to systems which has deep links to violence, blood shed and destruction of the environment. There is little corporate accountability and transparency in this field, globally.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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