South Africa to Miss 2030 Emissions Target under Paris Climate Accords, Deploys 3,300 Army Personnel to Combat Illegal Mining

South Africa is set to miss its 2030 emissions reduction target under the Paris Climate Accords due to the prolonged use of coal-fired power plants, exacerbating power cuts and prompting a surge in solar adoption. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to combat illegal mining activities. The ruling African National Congress blames apartheid and coalitions for the mounting woes ahead of the election. Eskom, the state-run power utility, has initiated the operation of the largest battery energy storage facility in Africa to address electricity shortages.