Dorothy Brislin

Art, earth, alchemy, movie, music, architecture, life loving feminist anarchist activist. Tweets and views expressed are my own.

[Dorothy Brislin @dorothydjb]

I just signed the petition to demand climate finance for Africa at COP29. Our communities need support, and polluters must be held accountable! Will you join me in taking action for a just, green future? Sign and share now! https://t.co/6AacBPI3mU

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

Tomorrow, the ongoing legal battle for clean air in South Africa will reach a critical juncture as the #DeadlyAir case is heard by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. Read more
#Section24 #AirPollution

https://t.co/iMjC1pp7bB

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

BACKGROUND: The case, originally launched in 2019, challenges the South African government’s failure to enforce regulations that would protect communities from toxic #airpollution in the Highveld Priority Area (HPA)

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

While the judgment has a number of nuances when it comes to its precedent-setting value and future impacts, three key aspects of this landmark recognition are immediately apparent and of notable importance. Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/zJwPH2HAmA

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

The 2022 judgment found that the poor #airquality in the Highveld Priority Area is in breach of residents’ section 24(a) Constitutional right to an environment that is not harmful to their health and well-being.

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

In her judgment, Justice Colleen Collis found that, while not all #airpollution violates the right to a healthy environment, “if air quality fails to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, it is a prima facie violation of the right" #Section24 #DeadlyAir

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

WHY IT MATTERS: This case arrives at a time when legal protections against #airpollution are under severe threat. Recent decisions by former Minister Creecy and current Minister George have granted significant exemptions to major polluters like Eskom, Sasol, and ArcelorMittal

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

Allowing them to bypass compliance with the Minimum Emissions Standards. These standards are vital for controlling levels of toxic pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter #DeadlyAir
https://t.co/iMjC1pp7bB

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

Today, VEM and @groundWorkSA are in the Supreme Court of Appeal, defending the 2022 High Court victory in the #DeadlyAir case. The ruling confirmed that poor air quality in the Highveld Priority Area violates residents' constitutional rights to a healthy environment

[Centre for Environmental Rights @CentreEnvRights]

@groundWorkSA The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is not challenging this landmark finding, but is arguing that they have no legal obligation to pass regulations to implement and enforce the air quality management plan #DeadlyAir #Section24

[Redi Tlhabi @RediTlhabi]

IT IS BRILLIANT! Witty and sharp!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

Join us Tomorrow Thursday 9, May 2024 at 12h00 CAT
For the first of 3 #AfricaRenewableEnergy Exchange webinars on Critical Minerals Mining, Extractive Industries & Mega Projects in Africa.

[HCWH - Global @HCWHGlobal]

Plastic pollution is a global health threat, and #health must remain a central part of the discussion as the world develops and adopts an international legally binding instrument on #PlasticPollution

Learn more about our work https://t.co/hP1ZWZX2Xb

#PlasticsTreaty #INC4

[Dorothy Brislin @dorothydjb]

Expel the US from the United Nations - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/owk5eDQD0J via @ChangeorgSA

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

Tripple win for decentralised community driven waste solutions backed by forward thinking local government. #OpenDemocracy in practice.
https://t.co/Abqn70exQw

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

Go to https://t.co/ftS7dCAAjQ… to download our December Newsletter, a good solid read that puts 2023 to bed.

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

It's official—100 cities have called for a #FossilFuelTreaty at #COP28! 💯👏

Now, it's time for national governments to demand a global plan for the equitable transition away from oil, gas & coal!

Who will be the next to champion a #FossilFuelTreaty? 👀

https://t.co/47joBpvNwC

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

Greenfly pops in on PetroCOP in Dubai - it's looking pretty ugly.
https://t.co/HLDZazXSl5

[groundWork @groundWorkSA]

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