Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 19 February 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says African leaders have long been advocating for urgent and practical climate action, given the continent’s extreme vulnerability to the effects of global warming. Climate change was discussed at the African Union Summit in Ethiopia. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa, says for its part, South Africa has established a Climate Change Response Fund that will bring together all spheres of government and the private sector. He says the country will continue to campaign against the implementation of climate and environment-based unilateral actions, policies and taxes.

# Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the Solar Gas Turbines are expected to supply electricity to nearly 500 households in Alexandra township. The one-megawatt solar power plant is part of the Gauteng Energy Response Plan. The premier together with MEC of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs and e-Government, Mzi Khumalo, visited the Solar Gas Turbines farm in Far East Bank, Alexandra yesterday. Khumalo says 1.2-billion-rand has been set aside so far for Gauteng’s solar and gas turbines project:

# And finally: The City of Cape Town says substituting tap water for treated effluent for all non-potable purposes is a smart choice for businesses looking to save costs. The city itself uses treated effluent to irrigate parks and recreational facilities. Mayoral committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says treated effluent can help reduce water bills when used in manufacturing processes, irrigation and construction:

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