Month: May 2025

I still remember the summer I spent in rural India, where the air was thick with heat and the once-lush fields were withering away. The local farmers told me that their ancestors had always known when the monsoon rains would come, but now the seasons were becoming increasingly unpredictable. The changing climate was affecting their…

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The notion that biofuels are a game-changer for the environment is a notion that’s been touted for years. From corn-based ethanol to algae-based biodiesel, the idea that we can power our cars and planes with plant-based fuels has been hailed as a panacea for the climate crisis. But the reality is far more complicated. Despite…

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As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our reliance on fossil fuels is not only harming the planet, but also our wallets. The environmental costs of extracting, processing, and burning fossil fuels are well-documented, but what about the financial costs? Can we really afford to keep…

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Did you know that in 2020, over 40% of the world’s new power capacity additions came from solar energy, a staggering 21% came from wind power, and a whopping 12% came from hydroelectric power? (1) That’s a significant jump from just a few years ago, and a testament to the rapid growth of green power…

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Imagine waking up in the year 2050 to a world where cities are powered entirely by renewable energy, where green spaces thrive in even the most urban of areas, and where the air is crisp and clean. This is the promise of the Green Development Goals, a roadmap to a more sustainable future that’s been…

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It was a chilly winter evening in rural India when 8-year-old Rohan’s world came crashing down. The power had gone out for the third time that week, and his family’s makeshift home was plunged into darkness. His mother, a small-scale farmer, frantically tried to salvage the day’s harvest, but the lack of electricity made it…

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As we hurtle towards an uncertain tomorrow, the world is grappling with an existential question: how can we sustain the pace of progress without sacrificing the planet? The answer, it seems, lies in harnessing the power of energy conservation technology. But what exactly does this mean, and how can it help us create a more…

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As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, the conventional wisdom is clear: investing in renewable energy is the key to a sustainable future. But what if I told you that this narrative is not only oversimplified, but also downright misleading? What if the rush to transition to solar and wind power…

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Did you know that the renewable energy industry is creating new jobs at a rate 12 times faster than the overall economy? According to a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the renewable energy sector has created over 11 million jobs worldwide, with solar and wind energy being the leading sources of…

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In the small village of Kachin, in northern Thailand, the once-dry riverbed of the Kok River has been transformed into a thriving hub of economic activity. Thanks to a state-of-the-art hydropower project, the village is now home to over 100 small-scale industries, including textile mills, food processing plants, and even a brewery. The project, which…

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