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“The problem is that communities are always excluded when important decisions are taken. Companies impose decisions on communities” – Fana Sibanyoni, a resident of Embalenhle in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province
In today’s episode, Mpho Lakaje sits down with Sharon Mbonani and Fana Sibanyoni, the residents of Embalenhle in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province.
They share their personal stories on how they are affected by air pollution.
Their province is known for being home to some of South Africa’s major mines and power stations.
This conversation comes after Greenpeace Africa released a report stating that Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa are leading air polluters in Africa.
Some of the main culprits include power plants that use fossil fuel for electricity generation, and the results are devastating.
The report has revealed that air pollution is responsible for 6.7 million deaths every year on the continent.
So, how are the nations mentioned in the study responding to this problem?
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“The problem is that communities are always excluded when important decisions are taken. Companies impose decisions on communities” – Fana Sibanyoni, a resident of Embalenhle in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province
In today’s episode, Mpho Lakaje sits down with Sharon Mbonani and Fana Sibanyoni, the residents of Embalenhle in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province.
They share their personal stories on how they are affected by air pollution.
Their province is known for being home to some of South Africa’s major mines and power stations.
This conversation comes after Greenpeace Africa released a report stating that Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa are leading air polluters in Africa.
Some of the main culprits include power plants that use fossil fuel for electricity generation, and the results are devastating.
The report has revealed that air pollution is responsible for 6.7 million deaths every year on the continent.
So, how are the nations mentioned in the study responding to this problem?
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