ENERGY SUMMIT: The just transition: Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe explains his reasons for sticking with coal

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The energy minister said that rushing to shut down coal power plants is not the solution, and will lead to costlier electricity, fewer jobs and damage the economy.

by Julia Evans, Daily MaverickThe just transition: Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe explains his reasons for sticking with coal by Julia Evans, Daily Maverick January 14, 2022 The South African Youth Economic Council hosted an energy summit gala dinner on Thursday, where Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe gave a keynote address in which he discussed South Africa’s just transition plan and its developmental economic objectives.

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Is DM doing PR now for Gwede? Why are none of the obvious questions being addressed in this article? Many jobs can be created in 'low emission' energy. No one is demanding coal just be shut off but we need to empower renewables. Gwede isn't. This is just 'He said. He said'.

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