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Will Iran's climate inaction fuel rising disaster threats?

As climate threats from flooding to water scarcity rise, Iranians see little help on the horizon. In just over a year, Iran has endured deadly flash floods, crop-ruining drought, punishing dust storms and heatwaves that have pushed temperatures as high as

Climate

Renewable energy jobs hit 12.7 million globally

New report confirms growth in renewable jobs despite multiple crises and calls for targeted industrial strategies to create stable supply chains and decent jobs.

Energy Technology Solutions

Marcos’ climate change speech must reflect in gov’t policies — envi group

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 22) — Environmental group Greenpeace Philippines called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos to direct his administration in reflecting his climate change demands to actual policies.

Climate

Gap to 1.5C yawns, as most governments miss UN deadline to improve climate plans

Just a handful of major countries improved their climate pledges by the Cop26 team’s September 23 deadline Almost all the world’s governments have failed to improve their climate plans this year, breaking a promise made at last year’s climate summit in Glasgow, UK.

Climate

Climate change could mean more intense locust outbreaks and threaten food security

A new study by a research team from Arizona State University has found that climate change will dramatically increase the intensity of locust swarms, resulting in even more crops lost to insect pests and threatening food security.

Climate Environment

Decentralised solar energy systems commissioned in Senegal, Nigeria and Mali

A sustainability-driven energy service provider has successfully commissioned decentralised solar energy solutions in Senegal, Nigeria and Mali.

Energy Technology Solutions

SA reaffirms energy pledge, signs three PPAs with wind generators

Speaking at the signing of three power purchase agreements with wind power generators, Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said the South African government remains committed to supporting renewable energy projects but will not rush into transitioning the country from its coal-dep

Energy Technology Solutions

Climate is also a security policy issue, explains environmental director

“The fight for natural resources is a common trigger for conflict in many places.

Climate

Energy security goes beyond securing electrons on a transmission wire

My perspective on energy security was recently expanded in an unexpected direction. Last week marked the International Day of Peace, yet the world appears at its lowest level of peace in history.

Energy Climate

Namibia issues generation and export licenses for 125MW solar plant

The Namibian Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued generation and export licenses to Schonau Solar Energy for a 125MW solar PV plant being developed by renewable energy company Emesco.

Energy Technology Solutions

IEA: Energy crises is boosting demand for low-emissions hydrogen

The global energy crisis is boosting interest in low-emissions hydrogen and the pipeline of projects is expanding, but only a small share of projects are under construction around the world.

Climate Technology Solutions

Nigeria, Morocco and ECOWAS unite for gas pipeline mega-project

On 15 September 2022, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Rabat, Morocco.

Energy Technology Solutions

Ministers vow to eliminate the burning of waste in Africa

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) closed with environment ministers from 54 African countries adopting a series of decisions and key messages to tackle climate change, the loss of nature, pollution and waste, including the elimination of open dumping and burnin

Environment