South Africa's smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

Health Impact of Air Pollution: Residents in Sasolburg, South Africa, including families like Mpho Putsoenyane's, are suffering from severe health issues, particularly respiratory problems, attributed to high levels of air pollution from the nearby coal-to-liquid refinery operated by Sasol.

Government and Industry Response: Despite government efforts to enforce stricter emissions standards to combat pollution, Sasol has successfully lobbied for exemptions, citing the high costs of retrofitting pollution control technologies, which raises concerns about the effectiveness of regulatory measures.