Iran War Could Spur Europe to Embrace Renewables

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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

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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

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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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Most New Renewable Projects Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives

Most New Renewable Projects Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives


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According to IRENA’s research titled “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024”, 91% of new renewable projects are now cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, Technological innovation, competitive supply chains, and economies of scale have driven this decline in cost.
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Power of the Digital Economy for Environmental Sustainability

Power of the Digital Economy for Environmental Sustainability


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This study investigates how digital economy development enhances environmental sustainability in urban contexts using panel data from 280 Chinese prefecture-level cities (2010–2023) by employing multiple econometric methods with results demonstrating that digital advancement significantly improves urban environmental efficienc . . .
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Unlocking tomorrow’s scientific solutions today for SDGs

Unlocking tomorrow’s scientific solutions today for SDGs


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At a time when multilateralism is under pressure and the global community faces overlapping crises from climate disasters to biodiversity loss, geopolitical tension and misinformation, science continues to emerge as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals , , ,
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Home is where the heart is – and where development begins

Home is where the heart is – and where development begins


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One of the goals aspires to create sustainable cities and communities. However, with close to three billion people facing an affordable housing crisis, this goal remains unrealised.
“Housing has become a litmus test of our social contract and a powerful measure of whether development is genuinely reaching people or quietly bypassing them,”
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Why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis

Why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis


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In my new book, Thirst: The global quest to solve the water crisis, I argue that the phrase “global water crisis” may do more harm than good. It simplifies a complex global reality, collapsing vastly different situations into one seemingly shared emergency.
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As involuntary migration grows, MENA among the worst

As involuntary migration grows, MENA among the worst


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This week in MENA, a new UNHCR report illustrates the devastating impact of involuntary migration/forceful displacement on the region. Other noteworthy under–the–radar stories from the region include Ethiopia’s announcement on the completion of the Grand Renaissance Dam, insights into the genetic code of an ancient Egyptian, and growing alarm with Saudi Arabia’s execution of foreigners.  
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Building a Resilient Future for Istanbul

Building a Resilient Future for Istanbul


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s one of the world’s oldest cities, Istanbul, is particularly at risk. Home to 16 million residents, its centuries-old buildings and infrastructure have had to endure multiple tremors throughout the years.
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