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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 22h

For years, the fossil fuel industry has touted gas as a 'transition fuel', but what do the facts say?

New research shows that the fossil fuel industry is not transitioning at all, owning less the 1.5% of the world's renewable power.

How shameful!
www.newscientist.com/article/2499...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 1d

Gas disrupts livelihoods.

From farmers to fishers to market traders, gas projects destroy the very sources of income people depend on.

Reject this false solution today! Sign the petition!

#DontGasAfrica

www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/af...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 2d

If we phase-out fossil fuels, we will have clean energy. If we prioritise renewable energy, we will power Africa. If we phase-out fossil fuels and prioritise renewable energy we can build a sustainable future.

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 2d

Gas pollutes water!

From drilling sites to pipelines, the oil and gas industry leaks toxic chemicals that poison rivers, groundwater, and oceans.

Who pays the price? Communities.

Say NO to dirty energy!
www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/af...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 3d

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, the world’s wind and solar farms generated more electricity than coal plants!

In the first half of 2025, renewables outpaced rising power demand, leading to a small decline in coal and gas use.

Source: @ember-energy.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 4d

Africa’s oil and gas industry is gearing up for a new “exploration boom,” led by TotalEnergies, BP, and Chevron, all promising data-driven efficiency and faster permits.

But let’s be clear: this isn’t progress.

iol.co.za/business-rep...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 4d

Three years after its creation, the Loss & Damage Fund has less than 0.1% of the resources needed to support those hardest hit by the #ClimateCrisis.

Next week’s board meeting, must set a new course, ensure funds reach communities and uphold human rights.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/t...

The ICJ climate ruling has major implications for the loss and damage fund

As the fund struggles with lack of money and bureaucratic barriers, its board must align its actions with the landmark court decision

www.climatechangenews.com

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 4d

Gas is not a solution to Africa’s energy problems, it’s a distraction.

While fossil fuel giants profit, millions remain in the dark.

Africa needs a #JustTransition that prioritizes people and the planet.

Reject gas today! Sign the petition!
www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/af...

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 5d

In March 2025, Dr #JaneGoodall filmed an interview that would only be released after her death.

This is her final message.

"We have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place for the children alive today and for those that will follow.”

Source: Famous Last Words

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 7d

Every time the West extracts our resources, Africa is left with nothing.

They did it with gold.
They did it with diamonds.

DON'T let them do it with gas!

SIGN THE PETITION!
globalcitizen.org/en/action/african-leaders-dont-gas-africa/

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, Trump called climate change a “con job.”

But what really makes a con?
❌ Deceives communities
❌ Misguides governments
❌ Enriches a few, harms the many

That’s the fossil fuel industry's MO.

#ClimateChange isn’t the con, it’s the evidence that the con is happening.

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Watts Up Africa @wattsupafrica.bsky.social · 8d

A milestone that deserves way more attention!

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 9d

This deserves more attention!

Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewables!

That's right! 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇹 Bhutan, 🇳🇵 Nepal,
🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo are officially living in the future!

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 9d

If sad pictures of floods, fires, and disasters are too much for your feed…

Remember: for millions, this is everyday life.

The #ClimateCrisis is REAL!

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 9d

This deserves more attention!

Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewables!

That's right! 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇹 Bhutan, 🇳🇵 Nepal,
🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo are officially living in the future!

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 10d

In a bold display of leadership, China has pledged to cut emissions by 7-10% by 2035.

This marks China’s first absolute reduction target and signals positive momentum in the clean energy race.

#UNGA80 #ClimateAction

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 10d

THIS JUST IN: ExxonMobil is pushing a $30B gas project in Mozambique — even as Cabo Delgado reels from years of insurgencies.

This project will bring the same problems: conflict, displacement, and chaos. Gas will not bring prosperity!

#DontGasAfrica

www.devdiscourse.com/article/head...

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 11d

The unequivocal truth: Gas doesn’t bring development, it displaces communities.

#DontGasAfrica

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 12d

At #UNGA80 last week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reminded us: “The science compels climate action!”

This Monday, let’s draw strength from that truth. We are not just acting out of hope, our cause is backed by science.

#MondayMotivation

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 12d

Why is gas being forced on Africa while Europe builds renewables?

Our documentary exposes the extractive logic behind fossil fuel expansion — and the frontline resistance fighting back.

Watch + share 👇🏿
dont-gas-africa.org/shifting-power

Shifting Power Documentary — Don't Gas Africa

Shifting Power is a documentary by Don't gas Africa and partners that follows the lives of five African people whose lives and communities have been affected by fossil fuel exploration.

dont-gas-africa.org

Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 17d

Countries are now collectively planning even more fossil fuel production than two years ago!

Projected 2030 production exceeds levels aligned with limiting warming to 1.5ºC by more than 120%.

Read more in the Production Gap Report 2025!
productiongap.org

2025 Home - Production Gap

productiongap.org

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 17d

REMINDER: Africa has everything it needs to become a renewable energy superpower!

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 18d

Billionaires,

You can’t outrun the climate crisis.
You can’t buy your way out.
You can’t negotiate with a warming planet.
Fast cars and private jets won’t save you.

Nobody wins when we choose fossil fuels.

#ClimateChange #Dontgasafrica

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 19d

The say gas is clean but that couldn't be further from the truth!

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#StopEACOP @stopeacop.bsky.social · 21d

This weekend, people in over 90 countries are taking to the streets to #DrawTheLine against injustice, fossil fuels and the billionaires that fund them. We discuss that in our latest episode of #BeyondCrudePod dropping tomorrow. Here's Karabo from @dontgasafrica.bsky.social providing background

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Don't Gas Africa @dontgasafrica.bsky.social · 22d

🎙️ This Saturday on @stopeacop.bsky.social’s Beyond Crude Podcast: @dontgasafrica.bsky.social’s Karabo Mokgonyana breaks down the #DrawTheLine campaign and why justice must be at the center of climate action.

Learn more at drawtheline.world

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