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Youth-Led Startups are Greening Algeria's Building Industry
In recent years, several Algerian green startups—mostly youth-led—have emerged in line with this official direction. These are working alongside international companies with branches in Algeria, offering solutions to transform the construction sector. These include producing eco-friendly building materials, thermal insulation systems, solar-powered buildings, and waste recycling initiatives.
What Africa's First Roadside CO2 Sensors Hope to See
Africa's first roadside vehicle emission data sensors went live in Johannesburg, the wealthiest city in South Africa, in July. The goal is to measure the tailpipe carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from a batch of 100,000 vehicles daily. To date, no city in sub-Saharan Africa has implemented car emission-free zones like those in Paris or Amsterdam. South Africa  is the 13 th  most carbon-polluting economy on earth. Raeesa Moolla , an air quality expert at the city's Wits Universi
Shifting Gears: Africa's EV Market Revs up for Rapid Expansion
It is not uncommon to hear motor mechanics in Zimbabwe saying, "I don't do hybrids or electric cars." This means that they do not repair hybrid cars or electric vehicles. Finding spares or servicing a hybrid or electric vehicle in the country remains one of the biggest challenges. However, many people in Zimbabwe are now slowly embracing hybrid cars, particularly small compact vehicles like the Toyota Aqua, Toyota Prius, and Honda Fit, as well as subcompact crossover SUVs lik
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Youth-Led Startups are Greening Algeria's Building Industry
In recent years, several Algerian green startups—mostly youth-led—have emerged in line with this official direction. These are working alongside international companies with branches in Algeria, offering solutions to transform the construction sector. These include producing eco-friendly building materials, thermal insulation systems, solar-powered buildings, and waste recycling initiatives.
South Africa's Pledge to Decommission Coal Plant Flounders
It was on the back of this polluting legacy that South Africa made lavish demands at the 2021 Conference of the Parties (COP) to combat climate change. The EU, Canada, Germany, the UK, and France promised to provide South Africa with $8.5bn in concessional finance. In return, South Africa pledged to shift its energy matrix toward renewable energy sources. Key to South Africa’s pledges was the decommissioning of 9 of its coal power plants by 2035.
In Zimbabwe, Mini-Power Stations are Driving Change
Mini-grids have the potential to transform Zimbabwe's rural communities, providing clean, reliable energy and driving economic growth. With continued investment and support, these initiatives can help bridge the energy access gap and improve the lives of millions of Zimbabweans.
What Africa's First Roadside CO2 Sensors Hope to See
Africa's first roadside vehicle emission data sensors went live in Johannesburg, the wealthiest city in South Africa, in July. The goal is to measure the tailpipe carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from a batch of 100,000 vehicles daily. To date, no city in sub-Saharan Africa has implemented car emission-free zones like those in Paris or Amsterdam. South Africa  is the 13 th  most carbon-polluting economy on earth. Raeesa Moolla , an air quality expert at the city's Wits Universi
The Philippines' Nuclear Gamble
Stationed on the western coast of Bataan near the foothills of Mount Natib, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) has lain dormant for nearly forty years. Commissioned during President Ferdinand Marcos Sr’s administration, the plant was almost completed in 1984, costing the country $2.3 billion. Today, the Philippines is revisiting its nuclear energy ambitions as part of a broader strategy to cut its emissions.
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