Coal-fired power plants operated by Eskom are emitting pollutants that primarily cause respiratory diseases such as asthma at almost 42 times the intensity of those in China. The rising emissions, which more than doubled in intensity from last year, are another sign of Eskom’s deteriorating performance.
Coal-fired power plants operated by Eskom are emitting pollutants that primarily cause respiratory diseases such as asthma at almost 42 times the intensity of those in China . Eskom last week said in the six months through September particulate matter emissions deteriorated to 0.92 kilograms per megawatt hour sent out, the highest since 1992, according to the utility. That compares with an average of 0.022 kilograms for Chinese power plants, according to government figures.
China is the world’s biggest producer of power from coal. The rising emissions, which more than doubled in intensity from last year, are another sign of Eskom’s deteriorating performance. The indebted company is battling to keep its aging plants running after years of inadequate maintenance and investment amid a slew of corruption scandals. The result has been almost daily power cuts that are holding back South Africa’s economic growth and it’s also slowing the repairs needed to curb pollutio
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