the investigation found continuous and almost daily particulate matter emission exceedances by all six generation units at Kendal power station of up to 13 times the statutory particulate matter emission limit, EE Business Intelligence reported.
“It’s interesting as to whether people will face these consequences in their personal capacity or in their capacity as employees of Eskom. I would imagine that Eskom may be subject to sanctions. Obviously, that’s a matter for the court to decide … Frankly, there are people who bear responsibility both at the power station and at Eskom Megawatt Park,” he said.
Eskom using threats of blackouts as leverage to avoid compliance with the law is a situation that cannot continue, says Timothy Lloyd, an attorney at the Centre for Environmental Rights. “This is especially so in light of an April 2020 expert report, which estimated that Kendal’s air pollution during this noncompliance period was responsible for between 67 and 144 early deaths in 2018 and 61 and 130 early deaths between November 2018 and October 2019.”
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