<p>South Africa is taking a hard line at the COP21. It's pushing for richer countries to foot the bill for the damage suffered by poorer countries as a result of global warming. A bold stance, particularly as the country is itself a high carbon emitter, the 13th largest greenhouse gas emitter worldwide. About 85% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal factory and while coal is set to remain the main energy source for decades to come, Pretoria wants to diversify its energy mix.</p><br />A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Laura Burloux<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
