Energy News
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As climate change takes its toll, world leaders call for adaptationA new global initiative led by former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon aims to help the world adapt to the fallout from a changing climate. -
Crowdfunded solar panels aim to supercharge business in AfricaThe system gives small investors cash and communities solar panels to launch businesses, without the big up-front costs.
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Environment and politics in Bhutan’s electionsIn Bhutan, political parties make big promises, but environment conservation has taken a back seat with little detail about their plans. -
Aid agencies eye solar power to replace volatile, costly fuelWhile the technology has not advanced far enough to make a full swap viable, some solar projects are already underway in the field and aid workers expect many more to follow.
Energy Opinion
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IPCC report signals the need to hold Japan's Abe to his word on climate– As Japanese financial institutions begin inching away from coal funding and citizens protest one of the world’s dirtiest fossil fuels, will the prime minister of the world’s fifth biggest emitter heed the warning of the recent IPCC report? 350.org’s Shin Furuno explains why it’s more critical than ever to hold the country’s leader to account. -
Taxing carbon may sound like a good idea but does it work?– Would a carbon tax force energy corporations to either change their business priorities enough or to pay for climate mitigation? University of California, Davis' Paul Griffin examines. -
What staying cool has to do with eradicating poverty in India– A hotter world will make it even more difficult for India's poorest to break out of the poverty cycle, writes RAND Corporation's Gulrez Shah Azhar. What are some solutions that can change this?
Videos
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Don't be spectators: UNDP boss calls on corporates to act on climate– The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.
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Wanted: Million-dollar solutions for better cities– Launched last week, The Liveability Challenge is looking for projects offering new and innovative solutions to solve problems of waste and cooling.
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Climate change is everyone's fight: C40 Mayors– It has been said that the fight against climate change will be won in cities. In this video by C40, mayors of the world’s mega cities share what they are doing to address the most pressing climate threats.
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New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy–
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and featuring stories from the U.S. and China, “Catching the Sun” focuses on the global race to lead the clean energy future.
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