Delayed coal phase-out could cause 32,000 deaths in South Africa — Report

A new report warns that postponing South Africa’s coal phase‑out could cause about 32,000 premature deaths, thousands more asthma cases, and impose a financial burden of roughly R721 billion. The health and economic fallout underscores the urgency of accelerating the shift away from coal.

A new report reveals delaying the coal phase-out in South Africa could cause 32,000 premature deaths, thousands of asthma cases, and cost R721 billion. Read More: https://punchng.com/delayed-coal-phase-out-could-cause-32000-deaths-in-south-africa-report/