COP 28 Agenda — Phase Down Of Fossil Fuel Inevitable & Essential
When COP 28 kicks off in Dubai on November 30, it may the world’s last real chance to finally tackle the challenge of an overheating planet.
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Wind Powers Africa
In a continent where 600 million people have no access to electricity, it is important to tap into any renewable resource that is available. Africa has rich wind resources and can get much of its needed power from the wind. From the files of Afrik21, we read of many wind … [continued]
Zayed Sustainability Prize Set to Drive Global Climate Action
The UAE’s Pioneering Global Sustainability Award announces new ‘Climate Action’ category aimed at rewarding innovative solutions that promote climate adaptation, build resilience and deploy environmental solutions
Africa Soaks Up The Sun
African countries are moving rapidly towards renewable energy, primarily through their abundant resource of solar. Funding for these projects is coming from a variety of sources — EU, Arab states, US, and Kenya. The size of grids ranges from mini to maxi. While our climate change concern may be focussed … [continued]
Kenya Signs Deals To Import Fossil Fuels On Credit For 6 Months To Relieve Pressure…
Kenya recently signed some deals with firms from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply diesel, petrol, and jet fuel on credit for the next 6 months to ease mounting pressure on the demand for foreign currency as well as to try to stem the Kenya shillings … [continued]
The World Cup of Oil & Gas Emissions — Who Wins?
“If World Cup countries were going head-to-head based on their oil and gas emissions, who would win with the lowest climate footprint?”
USA & UAE Team Up On Clean Energy — $100 Billion Investment
Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the U.S.-UAE Partnership to Accelerate Transition to Clean Energy (PACE) Today the United States joined with the United Arab Emirates in taking a bold step toward the resilient, affordable clean energy future the world needs. Our new Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) … [continued]
$13,070 Electric Car, 100% Electric Chevrolet Blazer, Best Car for Dog Owners — EV News…
Chevrolet has released another preview of the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer SS and has announced its official reveal date: Monday, July 18th. Stay tuned for more exciting details on the reveal in the coming weeks. The ID.5 range is offering a compelling equipment package, including one with an energy efficient heat … [continued]
Multi-Gigawatt Solar from the Middle East
By Andries Wantenaar of Rethink Energy Azerbaijan has announced a partnership with UAE-based developer Masdar for 1 gigawatt (GW) each of solar and onshore wind, with 2 GW on integrated offshore wind plus green hydrogen production — marking the first offshore wind in the Caspian Sea. This first 4 GW … [continued]
EMotorad Introduces ENER-G All-Electric Delivery Scooter To UAE
Indian EV manufacturer EMotorad just rolled out its new electric mini scooter, the ENER-G, to a new market. The electric scooter will be available for delivery fleets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ENER-G will be an excellent clean vehicle to help with the much higher demand for online … [continued]
