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Blackout: Coal, corruption and cyanide

The Slow Newscast

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The Rot Is Worse Than I Anticipated

South Africa produces 450 million tons of emissions every year. Coal-fired power plants contribute nearly half of that total. Western countries have pledged $8.5 billion to help South Africa shift to clean energy. The country has plentiful wind and sun, and Western governments say they're keen to help.

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