Delaying Coal Phase-Out Could Cost South Africa $38 Billion in Health Losses, Greenpeace Warns
The report “Unmasked: The Health and Economic Cost of Delaying Coal Phase-Out in South Africa” estimates that postponing coal retirement could cost the economy around ZAR 721 billion (US$38.3 billion). These losses would stem from rising healthcare expenses, reduced productivity, and millions of lost working days. The analysis suggests that extending coal use by up…