Tag: Africa
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Ecosystems at Risk as Demand for Wood Products Soars Worldwide
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND — By 2050, rising population and demand, as well as an increase in use of wood for bioenergy, could triple the amount of wood society takes from forests and plantations per year, according to …
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Mercury Treaty Finalized: Will it Reduce Global Emissions?
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE — On Jan. 19 in Geneva, Switzerland, the text for a global mercury treaty was agreed and finalized. But many environmental advocates remain concerned that the treaty is not likely to reduce global releases of mercury into the …
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What Will Be the Outcome of the Mercury Treaty Negotiations?
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE — Public interest groups are highly concerned that the treaty is still heading towards one that will not decrease global mercury emissions. The current treaty provisions offer only vague options for …
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Can Africa Leapfrog Right Into Renewable Energy?
To ensure Africa reaches its renewable energy potential, a UN study says governments need to do whatever they can to encourage private sector investment.
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Putting Africa On A Clean Power Path
A European Commission reports sees great potential for renewable energy in Africa, but only if the development is well planned and targeted to meet local needs.