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In the Gulf, a region long defined by oil prosperity, a quieter but no less consequential transformation is underway. Until recently, it was somewhat difficult to imagine a flourishing post-oil Gulf economy. Today, however, national strategies, significant infrastructure investments, and proactive policy frameworks are converging to support a decisive transformation in energy and industry.

June marks Pride Month, a time to reflect on equality, not just in society, but also in how we build our future. Asia's clean energy revolution is underway, but who gets to participate? For women and LGBTQ+ individuals, barriers to green jobs and leadership still persist, especially in male-dominated renewable energy sectors.

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe has followed the resource curse route—a paradox of plenty. All the communities rich in lithium are frustrated with the plunder. Not one community is benefiting. Their portion is to pay the externalized costs of lithium mining: land grabbing, exhumation of the remains of loved ones, water grabbing, violence, dust and noise pollution, among others.

The collaboration between companies, government policies, and non-profit organizations has set the stage for Kenya to become a leader in clean cooking in the region.

Since taking office, President Milei's administration has cut up to 84.5% of federal environmental agencies, undermining wildfire response, forest conservation, and renewable energy projects, while inflation and budget underexecution deepen the crisis.

As Southeast Asia tackles plastic pollution and its environmental challenges, integrating renewable energy into waste management offers a promising solution, helping to reduce plastic waste and lower the carbon footprint. With policy support, grassroots innovation, and sustainable practices, the region is taking meaningful strides toward a cleaner future.

Ultimately, a push to pause all foreign development in pursuit of an “America First” policy is likely to place America last in the race to source clean energy.

The AI boom is here, and with it comes a high demand for data centers. To meet the new technology's immense computational power needs, data centers require large amounts of energy, resulting in high levels of carbon emissions. Some innovators are looking for sustainable solutions.

Without a stringent green industrial policy, the US risks not only succumbing to climate change impacts but also strategically missing out.

Advancing Universal Energy Access, Renewable Energy, Clean Cooking, and Industrial Growth for Uganda's Sustainable Future.

Across the globe, rural areas struggle with grid interconnection and chronic energy instability, leading to widespread energy poverty....

The steel industry provides an interesting case study of the ability of different technologies to work together to decarbonize...