Eskom's VW moment - Chris Yelland on under-reporting carbon emissions

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Has Eskom just experienced it’s Volkswagen moment - being caught out for under-reporting carbon emissions? Chris Yelland, the go-to guy on Eskom and all things energy related, has reported on a non-compliance notice that The Centre for Environmental Rights brought to light. Eskom, already fraught with loadshedding issues, has yet another battle to fight. All while on the sidelines the power utility had to temporarily close its Camden power plant in Mpumulanga because the dam where it stores the ash from burning coal could burst and endanger local residents. - Vanessa Marks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Apr 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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