Carbon Emission Targets Unrealistic – Sonjica

It is unrealistic for developing countries to commit to carbon emission targets because of their economic status. This is according to Environment Minister, Buyelwa Sonjica.

Sonjica says the government will not sign any deal at the upcoming climate change conference that will compromise the country’s economic development chances.

“We know we are culprits in emitting carbon because we generate our energy from coal (but) South Africa is a country with socioeconomic issues. A sizeable amount of our population is without electricity so you have to factor all those issues before you can move away from coal completely,” argues Sonjica.

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