Sustainable economic growth in South Africa will come from renewables, not coal: modelling
17 Feb 2025
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To move away from coal and meet its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, South Africa needs to dramatically increase production of renewable energy.
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Kenyan teen leads charge on tree planting and climate awareness
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Baraka Moruri has been passionate about the environment since he was 6. Now 13, the Kenyan climate champion says he has planted more than 7,600 trees with the help of family, friends and private organisations.
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An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas, the African Development Bank's top climate expert told Reuters.
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Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
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African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking technologies, which replace polluting fuels with cleaner alternatives, said the International Energy Agency.
Ugandan farmers launch UK court case against East African oil pipeline
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Our Ocean Conference in Kenya ends with $6.4 billion in pledges, review of past promises
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Africa was front and center at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, the first time the annual gathering was held on the continent. The conference is built around voluntary commitments from a range of actors including governments, nonprofits, institutions and the private sector.
Verra reinstates Kenya carbon project despite ongoing court case
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The Northern Kenya Grassland Carbon project is “the world’s largest soil carbon removal project” according the organisation running the project. It is also one of the most controversial carbon projects anywhere in the world.
