Empowering Sustainable Energy: distribution and grids by Logica. P17 update 1 « Climate Alliance. This Monday delegates to the United Nations Climate talks heard South African President Jacob Zuma call for meaningful progress. “For most people in the developing world and Africa, climate change is a matter of life and death,” he said. “In these talks, states, parties will need to look beyond their national interests to find a global solution for the common good and benefit of all humanity.” It was rather a good talk. The President made all the right noises. However, sad to say, South Africa also exemplifies climate in justice.
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