
Earthlife Africa JHB
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Earthlife Africa’s Johannesburg branch was founded in 1988 to mobilise civil society around environmental issues in relation to people.
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http://www.earthlife.org.za 14-07-2014 12:17:53
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May be best for groundWork to confirm. That would be great, but might not be possible. Hopefully, the report will be available online.

🛑 From #Limpopo’s threatened indigenous trees to #Gauteng and #EasternCape’s #energypoverty and water issues – communities are saying: 🌍 This #EarthDay2025, we demand a #JustTransition led by the people, not polluters. #OurPowerOurPlanet ✊🏾💡🌱#PeoplesPower Presidential Climate Commission


8 years ago, South Africans stopped a secret nuclear deal in court. JOIN US Tomorrow 9AM outside Parliament of RSA as we honour that people-powered triumph. #NuclearFreeSA #Chernobyl #EnergyJustice Safcei The Green Connection Project 90 by 2030 Presidential Climate Commission Koeberg Alert Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town


Unpacking the state of Airquality in Lephalale, including the section 59 exemptions granted to power stations in Lephalale "what would this mean to local communities. Life After Coal @dontgasafrica.bsky.social StopEACOP


♻️ Instead of tossing nutrient-rich scraps, turn them into 🌱 compost that feeds the soil and cuts waste. Celebrate #CompostWeek by starting your compost pile! 🌱Small steps lead to a healthier planet. Our peels can power the planet! 🍌🌱#CompostWeek #JustTransition Presidential Climate Commission


Community gathering to commemorate Africa Day, indegenious knowledge systems, calling for fast tracking of Renewable energy for low carbon economy, "Africa for Renewable Energy" Life After Coal @dontgasafrica.bsky.social StopEACOP Dzomo La Mupo Climate Action Network International (CAN)


DeCoalonising Africa, Fast tracking just transition to low carbon economy. Commemorating Africa day with the community of Mulambwane, at Ndzhelele Tshikuwi Life After Coal @dontgasafrica.bsky.social StopEACOP Dzomo La Mupo


🐝 #WorldBeeDay:🟡 We reflect on how development could impact our pollinators. A #JustTransition would work with people & nature, not against. #SouthAfrica’s #biodiversity must be part of the #climate conversation. #LeaveNoOneBehind #StopMMSEZ #NuclearFreeSA #StopCoal Presidential Climate Commission


This week is #CulturalDiversityDialogueDay — & it’s time to talk about #justice. 🛑#CoalPollution. ☢️#NuclearWaste. 🌡️#ClimateChange. Marginalized communities face the worst, but lead the fight for a #JustTransition to clean, #RenewableEnergy. #EnvironmentalJustice Presidential Climate Commission



🌫️ These ash clouds over Matimba = ash in people’s bodies + more illness + more injustice. Now with Environmentza exemption (can keep polluting till 2030)… Why must we choke on Eskom Hld SOC Ltd’s coal, when #renewables are safer, cheaper, cleaner? 💸 Presidential Climate Commission #JustTransition


“Electricity in Soweto = Justice!” Mme Martha Mokate from Soweto Electricity Crisis Community speaks truth on the roots of the power crisis. The people must have a say in #EnergyDecisions for a #JustTransitionNOW #AfricaDayScamtho Presidential Climate Commission Life After Coal


🌍 Protecting the environment is NOT a crime. Polluting our land, silencing communities, and fueling climate injustice is.🛑 ✊🏾 We stand with Earth defenders. 💚 We fight for clean air, water, and justice. 🌱 #Climatejustice = #socialjustice. #EnvironmentDay Presidential Climate Commission


🗣️ Karabo Mofokeng (Thusanang Community - South Deep Mines is calling out the toxic truth: 🌫️ Air pollution💧 Water contamination🚯 Illegal dumping!!! This #EnvironmentDay, let’s amplify local voices on the frontlines. 📢 #JustTransitionNOW #EnvironmentalJustice Presidential Climate Commission


“🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Let’s stop littering 🗑️ & fight pollution 🛑. ♻️Recycle. Reuse. Say NO ❌to pollution & YES to protecting the Earth🌎💚now so our kids don’t suffer tomorrow 🌡️😷. #ClimateAction” Matshediso Masita, Lethabo la Lesedi (Vaal) Presidential Climate Commission



These are people who speak for the land. 🌍🌿 Dzomo La Mupo — “Voice of the Earth” — reminds us that nature isn’t just something to use, it’s something to honour. ✊🏽🌱#EnvironmentDay #SacredSites #Venda Presidential Climate Commission Natural Justice Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town Life After Coal #GenderJustTransition


A #GenderJustTransition means more than #ClimateAction — it’s a promise to #Africa’s children that their future is worth fighting for. 🌍✊🏾 #DayOfTheAfricanChild #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClimateJustice Life After Coal Presidential Climate Commission Dzomo La Mupo
