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The state of Querétaro in central Mexico is caught in a devastating paradox: while enduring its worst drought in 100 years, it’s simultaneously becoming the epicenter of Mexico’s data center boom, with 32 new facilities planned that will consume enormous…
The world could see oil consumption reach its highest point around 2030 before beginning a decline, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook released Wednesday. However, the report reveals a more sobering picture for overall climate progress,…
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey, according to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 released in November. While the continent is experiencing unprecedented growth in renewable energy capacity, a stark reality persists: 600 million…
In the remote village of Lukwangulo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families still spend precious hours each day gathering wood from surrounding forests just to cook their meals. This wood often represents their only reliable energy source. While some…
Australia’s federal government has unveiled an ambitious “solar sharer” program that will provide households with at least three hours of free solar electricity daily, even if they don’t own rooftop solar panels. The groundbreaking initiative represents a major step toward…
Africa faces a cruel climate paradox: while contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent bears the brunt of climate change’s most devastating impacts. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasingly violent weather events are wreaking havoc on African…
A remote village in Malawi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first community in rural Africa to reach 100% solar power coverage. Kasakula, home to over 20,000 residents located 56 miles from the capital Lilongwe, now has solar…
