Digital market comes to Africa

From solar panels to apps that cut food waste, green tech is helping transform Africa. But its success rests on the continent's digitalization. Smart Africa's new Director General Lacina Koné told DW connectivity is key. Lacina Koné became Director General of Smart Africa, an initiative with 24 African member countries that aims to use ICT … Continue reading Digital market comes to Africa →

International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition

In a previous article Sarah Keay-Bright said the outdated Energy Charter Treaty protects old world fossil fuel investments over the wide range of new green investments now being made. The treaty is being reviewed by its signatories this year. In a concluding article on the energypost.eu website, she and Steivan Defilla warn that the terms … Continue reading International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition →

Human impact since 19th century industrialisation

It is always instructive to understand the role of humans as we try to address climate change concerns. Guillaume Paris and Pierre-Henri Blard from the Université de Lorraine write on The Conversation website about what has been happening over the past 160 years. How humans derailed the Earth's climate in just 160 years Climate … Continue reading Human impact since 19th century industrialisation →

Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight

In a recent report from the Right to Energy Coalition, Bulgaria and Hungary showed extreme levels of energy poverty; Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic had better rankings, but local experts say that may reflect a lack of data more than reality. OVER-EXPOSED, a new essay from EnAct explores diverse situations in these five countries, … Continue reading Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight →

Concerns about possible ‘fake electric’ vehicles in Europe

Car manufacturers could take advantage of new European emissions rules to push sales of “fake electric” vehicles, green transport campaigners have warned. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article on The Independent website. New European emissions limits for cars risk triggering influx of ‘fake electric’ vehicles, green group warns Car manufacturers could take advantage of … Continue reading Concerns about possible ‘fake electric’ vehicles in Europe →

da Vinci sensitive to environmental concerns

As we seek to improve our society’s sustainability, it is good to reflect on how our environment was viewed by others in the past. Susan Broomhall and Andrea Gaynor from the University of Western Australia revisit the views of Leonardo da Vinci. EiD readers should enjoy this. Leonardo da Vinci revisited: was he an … Continue reading da Vinci sensitive to environmental concerns →