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What is Earthlife Africa v Minister: Climate Ruling about?

The case Earthlife Africa Johannesburg v Minister of Environmental Affairs highlights the constitutional right to a healthy environment and the necessity of considering climate change impacts in environmental decision-making. The court ruled that the approval of a coal-fired power station without a proper climate change impact assessment violated legal obligations under the National Environmental Management Act and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. The decision was deemed materially flawed, irrat

Author

Timothy Simiren

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