September 12, 2022
Africa: As Ether Adopts Energy-Saving 'Merge', Will Bitcoin Follow?
Ethereum's imminent shift to the 'proof-of-stake' method looks set to intensify climate pressure on cryptocurrency leader bitcoin Read more »
August 02, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Eyes More Solar Water Heaters As Power Grid Struggles
Rooftop water heaters provide free hot baths even during power blackouts - though installation costs remain a barrier Read more »
July 18, 2022
South Africa: Power Cuts Widen Digital Divide and Wealth Gaps
Rolling electricity blackouts mean South Africans unable to afford data and generators struggle to study or work online Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Energy Charter Treaty Under Fire Over Threat to Global Climate Action
Governments are due to agree reforms to a treaty that allows energy companies to sue states for lost profits and could be used to claim damages if they move to phase out fossil… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: The G7 Should Keep Its Word On Trillions for Developing Countries
Developing country observers gazed on at COP26 when various leaders of wealthy and industrialized G7 countries spoke of aspirations to mobilize the trillions needed in clean… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Africa: Insect Muffins? Africa's Bio-Economies Boost Food, Energy Security
Sustainable use of nature for innovative products can help build stronger economies and create jobs for young Africans Read more »
May 27, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroon Slashes Taxes to Tap Its Solar Power Potential
With its hydroelectric plants hobbled by drought, the country is courting investors to grow a more stable solar energy supply Read more »