Let's be real! Local townships and city streets are suffocating in single-use plastic. Our ecosystems are being invaded by discarded single use plastic bags. If nothing is done now it will be too late to contain the contamination! Minister Dion George has the power to boldly lead SA into a plastic free future. South Africa’s neighbours, Eswatini and Botswana, Rwanda and Kenya have already acted! Minister Dion George, isn’t it time to “Rescue South Africa” from single use plastic bags? We need urgency. Tackling the plastics crisis is crucial for several reasons: 1. Environmental protection: Plastic pollution has devastating effects on ecosystems. In the oceans, plastics harm marine life, leading to injuries, fatalities, and disruptions in the food chain. On land, plastics can degrade soil quality and affect plant and animal life. By addressing the plastics crisis, we can protect biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems. 2. Human health: Plastics, especially microplastics, have been found in drinking water, food, and even the air. The ingestion and inhalation of plastic particles pose potential health risks, including toxic effects from chemicals used in plastic production. Reducing plastic pollution helps safeguard human health. 3. Climate change: The production and disposal of plastics contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change. By reducing plastic use and improving recycling, we can lower emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. 4. Economic impact: Plastic pollution has economic consequences, including the cost of cleanup efforts, the impact on tourism, and damage to fisheries and agriculture. Addressing the crisis can alleviate these financial burdens and promote sustainable economic growth. 5. Future generations: The long-lasting life-cycle of plastics means they will remain in the environment for hundreds of years. Taking action now ensures that future generations inherit a cleaner, healthier planet. 6. Social justice: Plastic pollution often disproportionately affects marginalised communities, who may live near landfills or polluted waterways. Tackling the plastics crisis promotes environmental justice and ensures that all communities can live in a safe and clean environment.

The catastrophic risks of nuclear power in Kenya are unbearable and exacerbate the climate crisis. We are therefore calling on you to stand with local communities. We demand that the CS of Energy & Petroleum immediately stop the construction of this nuclear power plant in Kilifi and instead invest in renewable energy in Kenya. Sign this petition now to unite your voice with the affected communities.

Karpinsky uses seismic technology scientifically proven to disrupt the intrinsic behaviour of marine animals such as whales and dolphins. This can lead to hearing loss, organ rupture, and mass strandings. It also kills plankton, the basis of the food chain upon which all marine life depends. Beyond seismic blasting’s immediate harm to marine life lies an even more sinister threat. In February 2020, Russian state-owned company Rosgeo announced that the Karpinsky, during an expedition to the Antarctic continental shelf, discovered 70 billion tons (500 billion barrels) of potential oil and gas resources under the Southern Ocean. This is equivalent to 15 years of world oil consumption. There is no plausible reason for building this detailed hydrocarbon inventory other than that Russia hopes to begin producing these oil or gas resources at some point in the future. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has concluded that fossil fuel exploration must end if we remain below the 2°C limit and prevent catastrophic climate change. Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, and no region of the world can escape its devastating consequences. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the continued exploitation of fossil fuels "moral and economic insanity". South Africa is one of 29 countries - and the only African country - with decision-making powers under the Antarctic Treaty System (“ATS”). As such, it is the only African country that can ensure that common sense prevails in the interests of Africa. Your support is highly appreciated, with thanks from Greenpeace Africa Cape Town volunteers, Green Connection, Oceans Not Oil and Extinction Rebellion #ProtectAntarctica #HandsOffAntarctica Sources: Letter of demand >>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGAaYP2mEVLupCUR66z-1ELoOte3IYAJ/view?usp=sharing 2022 Government Gazette >>> https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202202/45903gon1751.pdf EWN >> https://ewn.co.za/2023/01/26/no-to-seismic-surveys-greenpeace-against-russian-polar-vessel-arrival IOL >> https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/arrival-of-russian-seismic-research-ship-sparks-protest-in-cape-town-ddd3d9b8-f953-4c5e-90ec-df30bbc7e84a Image >> https://www.facebook.com/CapeArgus/?tn-str=k%2AF

- We urge fellow South Africans to unite, help us protect and call on a permanent "BAN" of all seismic explorations on South Africa's coastline. Stop Minister Mantashe and the oil & gas giants from trapping South Africa in the future of harmful non-progressive fossil fuels. - It is a big concern that some areas targeted as blasting spots are among the most extensive, pristine marine environment in South African waters, and include significant and diverse marine habitats that protect endangered species (Coelacanths, Natal shy sharks, African penguin) and are essential environmental services. - The promise of job creation is a fairytale, there are no jobs, and the available jobs are for highly skilled rig operators and workers. - Small-scale fishers whose livelihoods depend on the oceans will be left without their means to make a living. - We need to break free from harmful oil and gas dependency and speed up a just transition to renewable energy. Renewable sources are cost-effective and safe for the environment. - Studies have shown that renewable energy can create about 231 400 jobs up to 2030, which beats the current 120,000 jobs the fossil fuels industry provides for South Africans. Sources: - Photo: David McNew/Getty Images - Mail & Guardian Article >>> https://mg.co.za/opinion/2021-09-01-renewable-energy-can-create-about-231-400-jobs-up-to-2030/ - amaBhungane Article >>>> https://amabhungane.org/stories/220528-the-case-for-gas-is-evaporating/ - Meridian Economics Report >>>> https://meridianeconomics.co.za/our-publications/hot-air-about-gas-an-economic-analysis-of-the-scope-and-role-for-gas-fired-power-generation-in-south-africa/ - Datafree Article >>> https://slrpublicdocs.datafree.co/en/public-documents/TEEPSA-567 - Petroleum Agency SA >>>> https://www.petroleumagencysa.com/index.php/maps

- Les reserves de forêts classées sont menacées par la coupe abusive et illégale de bois - L'habitat naturelle de certains espèces est menacé (on ne trouve plus comme avant des hippopotames, des crocodiles et des biches) - La perte d'espaces forestières nous expose au changement climatique - La biodiversité est menacée - L'identité et l'héritage culturel des peuples de la forêt sont menacés