South Africa to Miss 2030 Carbon Emissions Goal, Relies on Coal Plants: Officials

South Africa is facing challenges in meeting its 2030 emissions reduction target as it continues to heavily rely on coal for electricity production. The country's Presidential Climate Commission dismissed a report indicating the likelihood of missing the target. Senior government officials have confirmed the country's failure to meet its legally binding emissions targets under the Paris Climate Accords. The situation is exacerbated by intermittent power cuts, prompting people to increasingly turn to renewable energy as a solution.