“As the climate crisis escalates, fossil fuels and industrial agriculture – the two industries that are the largest contributors to climate change – continue to expand and thrive. Meanwhile, the solutions needed to address the climate crisis remain woefully underfunded,” the report reads London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The …
Read More »EU should re-examine green transition plans, says energy expert
EU aims at reducing natural gas consumption by 30 percent by 2030, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 Nicosia, Cyprus | Xinhua | The European Union (EU) will have to re-examine its commitment to cut the use of fossil fuels by 30 percent and reach a target of …
Read More »Climate experts to African Govts: Ignore COP27’s soft stance on fossil fuels, go for renewables
Africa’s climate experts urge the continent to look beyond COP27’s faux arguments for fossil fuels and adopt cleaner energy sources. Sharm al Sheikh, Egypt| BIRD AGENCY | A significant number of environmental disasters have occurred across communities in Africa this year. In the lead-up to the “African COP,” there was …
Read More »Renewable energy sector in Africa will need more investment
Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels NEW ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements from sources that have lower emissions than fossil fuels. Currently, the sub-continent …
Read More »SEATINI makes recommendations on transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Africa needs to find its own solutions to find a win in transiting from the use of fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This is the summary of the paper titled; “Understanding of the energy transition from an Afrocentric perspective,” written by Brendah Akankunda, Jane …
Read More »Africa should insist on just energy transition: Namibian minister
Windhoek, Namibia | Xinhua | Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo on Thursday said Africans must insist on a just energy transition, as developed countries push for limiting the use of fossil fuels while encouraging the use of renewable energy. Speaking at the Bank of Namibia Symposium in …
Read More »Uganda’s oil industry to benefit from campaign against fossil fuels – Expert
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s oil and gas industry has a bright future, despite pessimistic views caused by the declining role of fossil fuels, as well as the ability to utilize the resources for the benefit of Ugandans according to experts. A continental network comprising willing governments and businesses …
Read More »UN chief calls for efforts to address air pollution
United Nations | XINHUA | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for global efforts to address air pollution. Around the world, nine out of every 10 people breathe unclean air. Air pollution contributes to various diseases and causes an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year, predominantly in low- and …
Read More »UNECA chief says Africa needs greater energy source to power COVID-19 recovery
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Friday stressed that the African continent will need greater energy sources to build back better in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement was made by Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the UNECA, speaking during a webinar …
Read More »COVID-19 crisis causing biggest fall in global energy investments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year – from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency – the International Energy Agency said in a new …
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