05 April 2020 - 19:58In setting new sulphur dioxide emission limits for some of SA’s dirtiest plants, the government has walked a tightrope few would want to tread — making trade-offs between the survival of critical industries and human health.
Effective April 1, sulphur dioxide emission limits for air-polluting plants have been tightened by more than 70%, but environmental rights groups say the government has effectively legislated 3,300 premature deaths.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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