BURKINA FASO: 2solar photovoltaic power plants (68 MWp) inaugurated in Kodéni and Pâ
Of the 568 MW of energy produced in Burkina Faso, only 88 MW comes from renewable sources. This installed capacity has just been increased by 68 MW thanks to the construction of two new solar photovoltaic power stations in Kodéni and Pâ.
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KENYA: the Taifa-1 satellite aims to save the mountain bongo from extinction
This is one of the first operational missions assigned to Kenya's very first 100% earth observation satellite.
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2023 smashes record for world’s hottest year by huge margin
Rapid reduction in fossil fuel burning urgently needed to preserve liveable conditions, say scientists, as climate damage deepens
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Emissions from Israel’s war in Gaza have ‘immense’ effect on climate catastrophe
Exclusive: First months of conflict produced more planet-warming gases than 20 climate-vulnerable nations do in a year, study shows
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War gave us the Red Cross. Now climate disaster means we need a Green Cross too
As floods, fires and storms escalate, it’s time for a body with the expertise and resources to protect people and the plane
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Power companies paid civil rights leaders in the US south. They became loyal industry advocates
A joint investigation by Floodlight and Capital B shows millions of dollars flowed from utilities to Black leaders and their groups since at least 2009
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Cookies and candy are latest victims of climate crisis as sugar prices surge
Cost of sugar surges to highest level since 2011 after dry spell in India and drought in Thailand, and price hike has already filtered down to desserts
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Could you commit to buying just five new items of clothing in a year?
From realising your personal style differs to the one prescribed by Instagram to discovering the joys of a wool de-piller – here are five people who made that pledge a year ago, on what they bought and what it taught them
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10 ways the climate crisis and nature loss are linked.
The natural world is caught in a vicious cycle – extreme weather is destroying natural habitats and wildlife, yet these are crucial to fighting the climate crisis
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The climate costs of war and militaries can no longer be ignored
More than 5% of global emissions are linked to conflict or militaries but countries continue to hide the true scale Emissions from Israel’s war in Gaza have ‘immense’ effect on climate catastrophe
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Bird that migrates to Victorian wetlands slated for wind industry terminal added to threatened species list
The sharp-tailed sandpiper migrates from Siberia to a Port of Hastings site that Tanya Plibersek last week blocked a state plan to develop
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EDF Energy plans to extend life of four UK nuclear power plants
French energy company to invest a further £1.3bn in its British nuclear fleet up to 2026 EDF is planning to extend the life of four nuclear power stations in the UK and increase investment in its British nuclear fleet.
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Deep-sea mining: Norway approves controversial practice
Norway has become the first country in the world to move forward with the controversial practice of commercial-scale deep-sea mining. The bill, passed on Tuesday, will accelerate the hunt for precious metals which are in high demand for green technologies.
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Burkina Faso: A Model for Green Building in West Africa
Burkina Faso.’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental consciousness is exemplified through the presence of top-notch green buildings with innovative design and a harmonious blend with the natural landscape.
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World's biggest mining project set to begin in Guinea Republic this year
A $20 billion iron ore, rail, and port development in the Republic of Guinea is expected to commence this year, following a 27-year wait marked by several legal and political setbacks.
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Putin’s free Russian classes are taking off in Africa
NAIROBI — Russia has recruited hundreds of young Africans to its Russian language and cultural programs across the continent over the past year as the spearhead of a wider push by the Kremlin to use education to deepen its ties with everyday citizens and governments.
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Conservative ‘failures’ have led to more sewage pollution, say water experts
Increased flooding blamed on years of government delays over ‘sponge cities’ rules Increased sewage pollution, urban flooding and water supply interruptions are the result of a decade of failures by the Conservative ministers, according to water experts who are demanding an independent inquiry in
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‘We can’t pretend the ecological crisis is separate’: the economist thinking differently about climate breakdown
James Meadway, once a Labour adviser and now a podcast host, says the separation between climate and economy has to end James Meadway is an economist who is not at all impressed with economics.
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UK government sets out plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
Ministers hope to build fleet of reactors to meet quarter of electricity demand by 2050 but critics highlight long delays and rising costs
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US oil lobby launches eight-figure ad blitz amid record fossil fuel extraction
Campaign pushes idea oil is ‘vital’ to global security and capitalizes on war in Gaza to escalate production, climate advocates say
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