Being Green - 26 Mar 2021

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The energy landscape has been thrown into high relief by the Coronavirus pandemic. Of course we know that, the “economy” has suffered a major disruption, income from tourism plummeting, shutdowns and lockdowns, economic shocks of all descriptions have had their effects across the board.
Conservation of biodiversity just one of the many sectors threatened. So it’s no surprise that the energy business – mainly electricity generation, has been hard hit. Despite reduced demand, Eskom battles to provide a service. Although nobody would wish it, in a funny way, the electric emergency has sped up the move to a better
26 Mar 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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