Soweto towers
The Orlando coal power station was decommissioned in 1998, after serving Johannesburg for over half a century. The plant’s two cooling towers are still a…
Policy & Strategy
Cocoa Boom, Water Bust
Cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, forced to drink water from unsafe ditches and streams. The Côte d’Ivoire supplies the major chocolate importing nations…
Environmental Defenders Labeled ‘Terrorists’ for Bringing Renewable Power to Philippine Communities
This article by Raymund B. Villanueva was co-published in English by Kodao Productions and Dialogue Earth. An edited version is republished on Global Voices as…
Electric Cars Gain Ground in Costa Rica via Chinese Brands
Despite challenges, Costa Rica is Latin America’s most dynamic electric car market thanks to government incentives and Chinese manufacturers A popular driving game in Costa…
Fear and Fossil Fuels in Romania
A draft law supported by thirty members of the Parliament, aims to roll back Romania’s coal phase out and, at the same time, delivers a…
Google’s Response to an Iowa County’s New Data Center Requirements? Annex the Land.
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Limiting Warming to 2C Is ‘Crucial’ to Protect Pristine Antarctic Peninsula
Keeping global warming to less than 2C above pre-industrial temperatures is “crucial” for limiting damage to the Antarctic Peninsula’s unique ecosystems, according to a new…
Energy Transition in the Persian Gulf Region: Opportunities and Challenges
The countries of the Persian Gulf region, including Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the…
Wars, Energy and lessons not learned
Conflicts accelerate structural change in the energy field. Half a century ago, it was Israel against Egypt; today, it’s Russia against Ukraine and, again, Israel…
A Pragmatic “Glide Path” for Coal Phase Out
Most countries are moving toward renewable energy and have defined – often timestamped – plans to phase down or phase out coal. These commitments reflect…
A Concrete Revolution
It is the material that symbolises modernity: ubiquitous, durable, and affordable. However, it is also one of the most polluting materials in the world. A…
Dynamic by Nature, Stagnant by Policy (The Urgent Need for Wetland Conservation)
“Stagnant water rots,” goes a Korean proverb; what doesn’t move withers eventually. Although wetlands are commonly associated with stagnant water, the truth is quite the…
The Clean Energy Transition at the Salton Sea
California holds vast stores of lithium. But mining projects stir debate over environmental costs and economic benefits. For decades, a global transition has been underway:…