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Activists and government lock horns over coal pollution By Reuters Share PRETORIA - South Africa s failure to tackle toxic levels of air pollution produced by burning coal is a violation its post-Apartheid constitution, activists and a U.N. rights expert said in court on Monday. Campaigners are suing the South African government in the High Court, hoping to force tougher action against heavy polluters such as state power company Eskom and liquid fuel producer Sasol. The campaigners say tougher action is required to enforce a constitutional guarantee of the right to an environment not harmful to health. Environment Minister Barbara Creecy acknowledges that air pollution is a problem, but her submission to the court says the constitution does not require the ministry to impose stiffer rules. Using the constitution to try to force the minister s hand violates the separation of powers, she argues.

South africaKwazulu natalSouth africanBarbara creecyDavid boydTim lloydDepartment of environmental affairsWorld health organizationCentre for environmental rightsGeorge washington universityHigh courtMinister barbara creecyEnvironmental affairsEnvironmental rightsHighveld priority areaSouth african air quality management systems