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- African oil and gas booms and first world rich XR calls Africans “climate criminals” Sat, 9 Nov 19, 2:29pmThe Red Brigade uniforms are mass produced and the same all over the world. Big finds in Mozambique, Saudi trouble, and the anti coal movement are helping African oil and gas: Why Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector Is Exploding...
- Africa poised to lead way in global green revolution, says report Fri, 8 Nov 19, 11:01amContinent is set for massive urbanisation but can avoid relying on fossil fuels, says IEA
- Pollutionwatch: Africa increases its reliance on fossil fuels Fri, 8 Nov 19, 8:30amContinent is embarking on a huge expansion of power stations, most of which will burn coal
- Eco-imperialists impose a biomess on Africa Thu, 31 Oct 19, 4:00amInstead of cutting forests and burning dung and charcoal, shouldn’t Africa have cheap electricity? Duggan Flanakin China, India, Vietnam and other nations are using more and more oil, natural gas and coal every year to...
- Wahala: trouble in the Niger delta – photo essay Fri, 18 Oct 19, 5:00pmPhotographer Robin Hinsch travelled to the Niger delta, visiting the gas flaring sites, artisanal refineries, and meeting the communities living in the hugely polluted environments caused by the oil industry
- Electricity in the realm of the Lion King Sun, 22 Sep 19, 11:00pmSmall Modular Reactors, especially Pebble Bed Modular Reactors, are Africa’s best future Dr. Kelvin Kemm Hydro power is a good way to generate electricity. In most political circles, it is considered environment-friendly...
- Global renewable energy initiative aims to bring a billion people in from the dark Fri, 13 Sep 19, 9:44pmWorldwide commission aims to end energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia by driving investment in new technology
- 'Most renewable energy companies' linked with claims of abuses in mines Thu, 5 Sep 19, 6:00pmCorporate watchdog urges clean-up of supply chains as analysis finds weak regulation and enforcement has led to lack of scrutiny
- Russia pushing 'unsuitable' nuclear power in Africa, critics claim Wed, 28 Aug 19, 2:00pmMoscow aiming to win influence by wooing African states with nuclear energy
- Mitsubishi invests in UK company to bring off-grid solar to Asia Wed, 28 Aug 19, 9:00amJapanese conglomerate backs solar utility BBOXX to expand service in south Asia and Africa
- Kenya warms to the water hyacinth as wonder source of biofuel | Gilbert Nakweya Tue, 27 Aug 19, 4:00pmThis invasive plant was reviled for clogging rivers but now it’s helping provide cleaner energy and protect health
- Largest nature reserve in Niger threatened by oil development Tue, 6 Aug 19, 3:30amOne of the largest nature reserves on continental Africa may soon be destroyed by the China National Petroleum Corporation in the name of oil exploration and economic development...
- Solar-powered Jao Camp offers eco-minded luxury in Botswanas Okavango Delta Thu, 1 Aug 19, 3:30amAfter nearly nine months of renovations, African luxury and sustainable safari operator Wilderness Safaris has reopened Jao Camp in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta...
- HydroVision International kicks off in Portland, Ore., U.S. Tue, 23 Jul 19, 1:00amThe HydroVision International event is now under way in the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, with more than 3,000 hydropower professionals from around the world coming together for four days of learning and networking.
- Kenya's first coal plant construction paused in climate victory Thu, 11 Jul 19, 4:00pmOwners failed to assess environmental and community concerns, court rules, while US ambassador wades into debate in support of coal power