Liter of Light: Making Solar Energy Accessible To All
According to the World Bank, “one billion people – mostly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia – live their daily lives without electricity.” In the Philippines, around 16 million people have no access to electricity, especially in rural areas
The Cubans Who Taught Us About Clean Energy
Maybe you travel for the beaches and the views. Maybe it’s for the food. But did you know that with a little planning and local assistance, you could use your travels to teach your friends about clean energy? Perhaps your
The Green Vision for China
China can change from black to green within the next 30 years. But it requires strong and persistent policies China in the past: Economic growth and severe pollution In the past 40 years, China has had a tremendous economic growth, creating a
Increasing The Efficiency of Hydrogen Fuel Cells: An Interview with BMPower
Hydrogen is going to be the main energy source for the global economy in the future. Experts, organizations, companies and entire countries are starting to consider it as a long-term alternative to fossil fuels. The scope of hydrogen is very
One’s Waste, Another’s Treasure: An Interview With Episome Biotech
Initially founded as a research and development laboratory, biotechnology company Episome Biotech is endowing our world with new industrial enzyme technologies that have the potential to reform conventional and unsustainable solutions to problems across a range of industries. Some of these
Blockchain in Energy Markets: An Interview with Power Ledger
Wind turbines, solar energy, sea waves and wind power generators are gradually replacing traditional fossil fuels powered energy plants. Innovative companies like Power Ledger play a key role in this. They support customers, lobby at the government level and facilitate
The Antidote is Action
We are living in a time of existential threat from climate change. Snow pack around the world is measured in inches rather than yards. Torrential “rain bombs” wreak havoc on crops and cities. Rising seas flood our coastal cities, creating
The Road to Smarter Renewable Energy
The UK has reached a stage where it’s critical to make renewable energy technology truly accessible for residents and business owners alike. The issue is one that faces all developed countries that aspire to base their economy on renewable energy.
Water Inception: Tackling the Water Crisis with Technology.
As a global population, we are in the middle of a water crisis. However, for those of us living in places with easy access to clean water – as simple as turning on our showers or sinks – it is
Clean Energy Access is a Universal Challenge
Innovation and Community-Shared Solar Power Are Key to Reducing Energy Poverty in Developed Grid Contexts Since 2012, every year 100 million people have gained access to electricity, most for the first time. With the cheapest energy in 60 countries coming from
Climate Bailout: A financial tool to save the climate
In the financial crisis ten years ago, we saved the banks to prevent a collapse of our economy. Why not use this proven method for climate change mitigation? Dr. Matthias Kroll, Chief Economist (Future Finance) of the World Future Council,
Pavegen, paving the way to sustainability. Interview with Laurence Kemball-Cook
Founded by Laurence Kemball-Cook, Pavegen is an exciting company which seeks to harvest energy and data from human footsteps. Achieving greater sustainability and working to reverse climate change are increasingly necessary objectives, and Pavegen’s unique technologies seek to do just