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Did you know that despite the ambitious climate goals set by governments worldwide, a recent report revealed that we’re still 7 times over the carbon budget required to meet the 1.5°C limit? This staggering statistic is a harsh reminder that the gap between our climate promises and actions is as wide as ever. The upcoming…

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I still remember the night my grandmother told me about the time she had to walk miles to fetch water from a nearby well, as the village’s main supply had dried up due to a severe drought. She spoke of the dusty, barren landscape, and the desperation in the eyes of her neighbors as they…

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As the world watches in horror, record-breaking heatwaves, devastating droughts, and catastrophic storms are becoming the new norm. The question on everyone’s mind is: how much longer can we adapt to a changing climate before it’s too late? The answer lies in the development and implementation of effective climate adaptation strategies. Climate adaptation strategies are…

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When it comes to concentrated solar power (CSP), most people immediately think of vast expanses of arid desert landscapes, where towering mirrors or lenses can soak up the intense sun rays with ease. But what if I told you that CSP is not just limited to these sun-kissed deserts? What if I told you that…

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Did you know that the renewable energy industry is set to create over 24 million new jobs globally by 2030, while the fossil fuel industry will shrink by 3.7 million jobs in the same period? (Source: International Renewable Energy Agency) It’s no wonder that organizations and governments are scrambling to upskill their workforce in renewable…

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Imagine waking up to a world where the sun shines bright on your windowsill, illuminating a city that’s never known darkness. The year is 2050, and grid-scale batteries have transformed the way we harness and store renewable energy. The streets are bustling with electric cars, their batteries charged overnight from the excess energy generated by…

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I still remember the summer of 2019 when a severe heatwave hit my hometown in California, leaving millions without power. The streets were eerily quiet, with people gathered in small groups, sharing what little shade they could find. My neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, a 70-year-old widow who relies on oxygen therapy, was particularly worried. Without electricity,…

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As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, energy security, and sustainability, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the traditional grid is no longer fit for purpose. The grid of the past, built on a century-old model of centralized power generation and transmission, is struggling to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly…

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As we continue to grapple with the existential threat of climate change, the importance of renewable energy education cannot be overstated. Or can it? While it’s easy to assume that more knowledge about renewable energy sources like solar and wind power is always better, the truth is that our current approach to education is woefully…

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In 2020, it’s estimated that over 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide, a number that’s expected to balloon to 14 million by 2025. While EVs are hailed as a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, the industry is facing a mounting crisis: what to do with the millions of spent EV…

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