Nevertheless, continued dependence on fossil-fuelled power plants will result in tens of thousands of avoidable deaths due to air pollution by 2030 , and accelerate climate change. Actions to reduce air pollution can both mitigate climate change and have major co-benefits for health  see also AR6 WGIII, Chapters 3, 4, 8 and 10). Investing in renewable energy resources rather than reliance on the combustion of fossil fuels would mark an important step forward for African population health . This is especially important in South Africa which emits approximately half the total carbon emissions for Africa, ranking 12th in the world for carbon emissions .
IPCC
Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
IPCC Report