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Press Release: UpEnergy Issues World’s First Carbon Credits Linked to Electric Clean Cooking Devices Deployed in Sub-Saharan Africa
The new project provides a pathway for a growing number of African consumers to abandon the toxic burning of unsustainable, wood-based fuels and breathe cleaner air with healthier, zero-emissions electric cooking.
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- Environment, Social Enterprise, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Mexico Makes Lots of Electric Cars, but Few Mexicans Drive Them
The zero emissions cars remain too expensive for most Mexicans and they are impractical to drive in much of the country, which lacks enough charging stations.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Latin America
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Agros Raises US $2.7 Million in Pre-Series A Funding Round
Sustainable agriculture solutions help Asian farmers decarbonize and double their profits, says agritech start-up.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- agtech, energy access
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The Clean Cooking Alliance Releases its 2022 Annual Report
The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) released its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting how CCA has continued to transform markets.
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- Energy
- Region
- Global
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- clean cooking, energy access, SDGs
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Zambia: EU Funds €12 Million for Access to Clean Cooking Through the MCFA
The funding will help accelerate access to clean cooking in Zambia, where only 16% of the population uses improved cookstoves for cooking.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$130.5 Million Liquified Petroleum Gas Facility Starts Construction in Mombasa, Kenya
The re-filling plant for liquefied petroleum gas will service both Tanzania and Kenya in a bid to make clean cooking gas more affordable and accessible for both East African countries.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Solar Mini Grids Can Be Least-Cost Solution to Close Energy Access Gap in Africa by 2030
Climate action efforts can tap solar mini grids that offer a lower greenhouse gas emission alternative compared to diesel-fueled systems and kerosene-based appliances.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Preparing Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future
Confronting the world’s vast energy and climate challenges can be daunting, but a new generation of innovative entrepreneurs are developing the skills to tackle this threat head-on. Sandra Draheim at the William Davidson Institute (WDI) argues that business case studies are a key teaching tool for these young leaders. She shares nine energy and climate-related case studies from WDI Publishing (available at 50% off through March 31), and invites readers to take part in WDI's Energy Innovation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Global Case Writing Competition, which offers cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to the three winners.
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- Education, Energy, Environment, Transportation
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