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Solar energy could power all health facilities in poorer countries and save lives, experts say

The Guardian: Energy

“I would like the international community to commit to a deadline and funding to electrify all healthcare facilities,” said Salvatore Vinci, an adviser on sustainable energy at the World Health Organization and a member of its Cop28 delegation. “We Continue reading.

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A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India

GreenTechMedia

In response, a vibrant ecosystem of sustainability-oriented startups, investors and incubators is taking shape in India today. Universities, incubators, investors and the public sector weren’t aligned on how to incentivize innovation, discover entrepreneurs and help researchers build a business. But that’s changing.

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Meet the founder: Mzansi Meat’s co-founders on building a global foodtech company with African roots

AFN Sustainable Protein

Mzansi Meat debuted as Africa’s first cultivated meat company in 2020. Thompson, who is also the CEO of Mzansi, runs a non-profit called Credence Institute that advocates for animal interests; he is also a spokesperson for Meat-Free Mondays South Africa. Now the startup aims to become a global foodtech company with African roots.

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Terreform ONE’s plans to upend cities and suburbs in a post-pandemic world

GreenBiz

That may sound fanciful — and, for some, less than appetizing — but insect consumption is hardly a novel concept, according to a 2013 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report.

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Meet the Shadowy Network Vilifying Climate Protestors

DeSmogBlog

Yet Schläffler has continued to call Last Generation terrorists in one way or another; Schläffler also began describing the group as a “criminal organization,” and publicly calling for it to be investigated for organized crime. Just six months later, in May 2023, German police conducted nationwide raids on Last Generation activists.

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Accelerator Program Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, an international non-profit organization that strives to achieve a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible by supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. About the Role. Qualifications.

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Terreform ONE’s plans to upend cities and suburbs in a post-pandemic world

AGreenLiving

That may sound fanciful — and, for some, less than appetizing — but insect consumption is hardly a novel concept, according to a 2013 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report.