Iran War Could Spur Europe to Embrace Renewables
by MENA-Forum | 3 April 2026 | Energy Transition, Renewables, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
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The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.
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China is Helping Build Africa’s Cities Effectively
by MENA-Forum | 2 April 2026 | Sustainable Development | 0 Comments
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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure.
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2025 Renewables Grew to 50% of Global Electricity
by MENA-Forum | 1 April 2026 | Built Environment, Renewables, Sustainable Development, Technology | 0 Comments
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Renewable power made up almost 50% of the world’s electricity capacity last year after a record increase in solar installations, data from the International Renewable Energy Agency shared exclusively with Reuters showed on Tuesday.
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