Zimbabwe is set to construct its first utility-scale geothermal power plant, a project that will boost the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase access to renewable energy.…
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African Scientists and Youth Urge Leaders to Reject Fossil Fuels at COP28
A group of nearly 50 scientists and over 2000 youth from 30 African countries have written an open letter to African heads of state and governments, urging them to reject…
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Climate change poses a serious threat to Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture.
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BP, one of the world’s leading oil giants, has reported a significant surge in profits against the backdrop of soaring oil and gas prices, fueled by a global economic resurgence.…
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Schlumberger (SLB) has announced that its End-to-End Emissions Solutions business (SEES) will collaborate with integrated energy company Eni to provide comprehensive fugitive methane emissions measurement and reporting plans for Eni’s…
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Amid the countdown to the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28), a contentious debate is raging across the globe, with high-profile figures like Bill Gates and the Pope weighing in on…
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Ghana has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to achieve net-zero energy-related carbon emissions by 2060, making it one of the first African countries to commit to such a target. The plan,…
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In 2022, energy sector emissions hit a concerning record of 37 billion metric tonnes. This marks a 1% rise from figures before the pandemic. But where does this leave the…
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South Africa, the continent’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, has announced plans to increase its renewable energy capacity by 10 gigawatts (GW) to address its chronic power shortages. President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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The UK government has announced that it will delay the new petrol and diesel car ban by five years, sparking criticism from environmental groups and opposition parties. The ban, which…