Environment minister appeals portions of landmark 'Deadly Air' judgment
Barbara Creecy says her appeal ‘boils down to a question of law’
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Barbara Creecy says her appeal ‘boils down to a question of law’
A legal battle, referred to as the "deadly air" case, in which environmental justice organisations took the government to court for violating their constitutional right to clean air, has finally been decided in the community's favour.
A legal battle, referred to as the "deadly air" case, in which environmental justice organisations took the government to court for violating their constitutional right to clean air, has finally been decided in the community's favour.
Judge says environment minister’s denial of the harm caused is at odds with science, and gives her a deadline to prescribe long-delayed pollution regulations
Civil society watchdog groups have scored a resounding legal victory which will put significant new pressure on the government to force Eskom and major industries on the Highveld to reduce air pollution levels in one of the world’s most polluted living spaces.