World Bank: clean energy is the solution to poverty, not coal
the Guardian
Rachel Kyte
It is the development conundrum of our era. Extremely poor people cannot lift themselves out of poverty without access to reliable energy.
World Bank to inject $5 billion into Power Africa Initiative
Daily Nation
HARRY MISIKO
The Word Bank has announced a $5 billion (Sh435 billion) support package for the US-led Power Africa Initiative in six countries, including Kenya.
Sustainable future dependent on energy industry support, warns World Energy Council
– Report’s rankings reveal most countries struggle to balance energy needs
– Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom achieve ‘AAA’ ratings under new scorecard system
– World Energy Congress to agree the agenda for change next mon
OECD: Developing Green Cities Key to Sustainable Future
Lisa Bryant
PARIS ' By the middle of this century, two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, posing a major environmental challenge. But a new report shows how developing "green" cities can generate growth and lead to a more sustainable planet.
It's time to act to secure sustainable water and sanitation for all
news.trust.org
Thomson Reuters Foundation
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There's no silver bullet to sustainable development, but to avoid conflicts, disasters and damage to ecosystems, water agenda must advance on political arena
Energy Policy Information Center (EPIC)» EPIC Archive » Electric Vehicles: August 2014 Market Snapshot
This month, SAFE and the Electrification Coalition are excited to release our first monthly market snapshot, which covers the latest data on electric vehicle sales, charging infrastructure, fuel prices, and more. Click the infographic below to view full size.
World Hasn't Had So Many Refugees Since 1945, Report Says
Caroline Alexander
The world hasn’t had so many refugees or internally displaced people since 1945, and numbers are expected to increase, according to an Australian research center.