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Earthlife Africa JHB

@earthlife_jhb

Earthlife Africa’s Johannesburg branch was founded in 1988 to mobilise civil society around environmental issues in relation to people.

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🛑 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

🛑 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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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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

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. <a href="/LifeAfterCoal/">Life After Coal</a> <a href="/DontGasAfrica/">@dontgasafrica.bsky.social</a> <a href="/stopEACOP/">StopEACOP</a>
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♻️ 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

♻️ 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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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🐝 #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

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

This week is #CulturalDiversityDialogueDay — &amp; 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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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🌍 Across #SouthAfrica, communities are living with the fallout of #coalpollution & the legacy of harmful industries.☢️These already vulnerable communities suffer the worst impacts. 🌿✊#Biodiversity loss is not just a conservation issue – it's a justice issue. #BiodiversityDay

🌍 Across #SouthAfrica, communities are living with the fallout of #coalpollution &amp; the legacy of harmful industries.☢️These already vulnerable communities suffer the worst impacts. 🌿✊#Biodiversity loss is not just a conservation issue – it's a justice issue. #BiodiversityDay
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🌫️ 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

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#AfricaDayScamtho 🇿🇦🌍Live in #Soweto – voices of the community lead the charge for a just, people-driven transition to a low-carbon future. More than 100 people are joining the discussions & will pledge to protect the environment & fight for a #JustTransitionNOW @climateZA

#AfricaDayScamtho 🇿🇦🌍Live in #Soweto – voices of the community lead the charge for a just, people-driven transition to a low-carbon future. More than 100 people are joining the discussions &amp; will pledge to protect the environment &amp; fight for a #JustTransitionNOW @climateZA
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“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

“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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a> <a href="/LifeAfterCoal/">Life After Coal</a>
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🌍 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

🌍 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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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🗣️ 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

🗣️ 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 <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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“🌍 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

“🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Let’s stop littering 🗑️ &amp; fight pollution 🛑. ♻️Recycle. Reuse. 
Say NO ❌to pollution &amp; YES to protecting the Earth🌎💚now so our kids don’t suffer tomorrow 🌡️😷.
#ClimateAction” Matshediso Masita, Lethabo la Lesedi (Vaal) <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a>
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Pauline Mocumi #AmadiyaProjects says: “🌬️🌿Masiyeke ukungcolisa umoya, sihloniphe imvelo! Izilwandle zithukuthele, yingakho nibona ulwandle lwase Summer strand lukhipha ukungcola, 🌊😷okuphinde kugulise abahlali abakhelene nalo. 🌍💚Singenza kangcono....this Environment Day!!”

Pauline Mocumi #AmadiyaProjects says: “🌬️🌿Masiyeke ukungcolisa umoya, sihloniphe imvelo!
Izilwandle zithukuthele, yingakho nibona ulwandle lwase Summer strand lukhipha ukungcola, 🌊😷okuphinde kugulise abahlali abakhelene nalo. 🌍💚Singenza kangcono....this Environment Day!!”
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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

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🌊#WorldOceansDay🌍The ocean gives us life — food, jobs, and #climate protection. It absorbs 90% of excess heat and 30% of CO₂...but it’s under threat. 🔥 Pollution 🛢️ Offshore oil & gas 🌡️ Rising temperatures... We need a #JustTransitionNOW!!

🌊#WorldOceansDay🌍The ocean gives us life — food, jobs, and #climate protection. It absorbs 90% of excess heat and 30% of CO₂...but it’s under threat.

🔥 Pollution 🛢️ Offshore oil &amp; gas 🌡️ Rising temperatures... We need a #JustTransitionNOW!!
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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

A #GenderJustTransition means more than #ClimateAction — it’s a promise to #Africa’s children that their future is worth fighting for. 🌍✊🏾

#DayOfTheAfricanChild #LeaveNoOneBehind #ClimateJustice <a href="/LifeAfterCoal/">Life After Coal</a> <a href="/ClimateZA/">Presidential Climate Commission</a> <a href="/Dzomolamupo/">Dzomo La Mupo</a>