Energy

International renewable org bolsters renewables in Africa

Renewables are perfect for Africa where more than half of all people don't have access to clean power. Microgrids powered by renewables are the future.

Renewables made up more than half of all new energy sources in 2019

The decade of action for renewable energy.

5 Steps To Implement A Containerization Strategy Successfully

There are several steps for backend developers to implement a reliable containerization strategy. Many modern software development teams are taking advantage of container technology in...

Germany invests in the DRC, but renewables could save all of Africa

Adolescent men in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) are recruited by warlords because they are desperate. A new German fund will help keep farming in the family and guys like this in his father's arms. Bigger steps are needed from the top down: Investing in renewables is the answer.

Ethiopian Nile dam to destroy about half of Egypt’s agriculture

Ethiopia has been building Africa's largest hydro-electric dam since 2011. $4 billion later and it is about to go online. It could drain Egypt's Nile so that life in Egypt as they know it (at least since the 70s) will never be the same again.

Arab loan offers $105 million USD to fund renewables globally

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (likened to USAID and the UK and German's foreign aid) announced last week that it will provide renewable...

Energy UN group: we need 31% more renewables by 2030

It's easy. We need 31% more renewable energy to play it climate safe. It will cost $750 - but this can be investment stimulus people, and wind and solar can get us there. Let's do it!

Global leaders make plans at world’s biggest energy shindig – IRENA in Abu Dhabi

IRENA was founded a decade ago to solve the world's energy problems. It's like the United Nations of Renewable Energy and anyone who is a serious stakeholder in renewables from government to news to suppliers goes to this annual event.

Palm oil biofuels push up global food prices

Remember ten and 15 years ago when everyone was talking about investing in biofuels? Scientists like Helmut were against the efficiency claims... While we love the idea of renewable energy crops for palm oil and sugarcane used in ethanol and biofuels have pushed out food producers, causing an alarming shift to rising costs for food. While we might not feel it in the price of a falafel or hummus, biofuels threaten those people already food insecure.

What are the Health Costs of Israeli Energy Security?

"We don't want to play Russian roulette with our children's health," a Haifa resident said before the natural gas purge.

The Mediterranean Sea natural gas purge starts amid protests in Israel

Israel's natural gas well starts flowing, amid protests and fears over pollution at sea and in the air. Conflict constraints have forced well operators to build rigs closer to shore than normally recommended.

Israel’s Northern Coast Under Threat of Massive Air Pollution

Why is so little reported about potential danger to Israel's northern coast town from the first stages of the Levianthan gas drill operation?

The power of clean energy for refugees

Refugees don't plan on staying for a long time, but a new study in Iraq shows how renewable energy can make temporary living more bearable.

Mining is for renewable energy!

The Energy and Mines World Congress shows that 2019 will be considered the tipping point for solar and wind projects in the mining sector The...

Sorry Greta, World to produce 120% more fossil fuels by 2030 – drastically at odds with warming limit

It's kind of like the Shaggy song, even when he's caught red handed: it wasn't me. Greenhouse gas production from coal and oil are...

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