Dion George
Dion George is the current South African Minister of Environment, who recently defended the fishing closure policies implemented by his predecessor, Barbara Creecy, arguing that the decisions made were legally sound and based on extensive consultation, despite ongoing litigation from conservation groups seeking more effective measures to protect the African penguin population.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 179,723 | $350,000 | 1,061$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 179,723 | $350,000 | 1,061$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Environment Minister Dion George has withdrawn the approval of the 'flawed' industry waste-tyre management plan, to ensure a comprehensive review.
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South Africa:
Dion George upheld the decision to dismiss appeals against an offset exemption granted to the Elandsfontein mine.
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South Africa:
Dion George published the regulations two days before the appeal hearing.
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South Africa:
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George stressed the importance of the coastal management programme.
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South Africa:
Minister Dion George has granted limited exemptions to Eskom allowing it to breach air pollution limits at eight of its coal-fired power stations under a rigorous set of conditions.
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Croatia:
Dion George, the South African Minister of Environment, stated that the accused underwent a psychological assessment and expressed remorse.
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Croatia:
Dion George is the South African Minister of Environment who commented on the situation at the Antarctic station.
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South Africa:
Dion George is the Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister overseeing the implementation of no-fishing zones for African penguins.
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United Kingdom:
Dion George is the environment minister who confirmed that psychologists are in contact with the Antarctic research team after assault allegations.
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Slovakia:
Dion George is the South African Minister of Environment who is in close contact with the staff at the Antarctic base and claims that the situation is 'calm and everything is under control'.
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