Category: Sustainable Energy

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Africa risks missing 2030 SDG deadline without climate laws – AASuP

Africa risks missing 2030 SDG deadline without climate laws – AASuP

The President of the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners (AASuP), Humphrey Tetteh, has expressed concern about Africa’s slow progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). He said out of the 32 areas outlined by the UN, Africa has only made notable progress in three, with others either stagnating or regressing. Speaking to...

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Ghana Launches Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund to Drive Sustainable Future

Ghana has introduced a new Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund as part of efforts to fast-track the country’s energy transition agenda. Speaking at the Future of Energy Conference 2025 in Accra, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, said the fund will provide vital financial support for renewable energy projects and green...

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Energy Minister Meets New WAPCo Managing Director to Strengthen Collaboration

Energy Minister Meets New WAPCo Managing Director to Strengthen Collaboration

Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has met with a delegation from the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo), led by the company’s new Managing Director, Mr. Abiodun Bodunrin. He takes over from Ms. Michelle Burket, who previously held the role. Discussions during the meeting centered on areas of mutual interest, particularly...

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Bill Gates’ $500M Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Redefines Luxury and Sustainability

Bill Gates’ $500M Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Redefines Luxury and Sustainability

Bill Gates’ latest superyacht, Breakthrough, is more than a billionaire’s playground it is a bold statement in clean-energy innovation at sea. Valued at over $500 million, the 118.8-meter vessel runs on liquid hydrogen stored at –423°F, enabling silent, emission-free cruising while generating enough power to run 30 of the Microsoft co-founder’s 66,000-square-foot mansions simultaneously. Built...

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Vivo Energy Ghana and McKingtorch Africa Inspire Environmental Stewardship Through Innovative School Engagement

Vivo Energy Ghana and McKingtorch Africa Inspire Environmental Stewardship Through Innovative School Engagement

As part of its Green4Clean Schools Renewable Energy Project, Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive Shell licensee in the country, has teamed up with McKingtorch Africa, a climate-focused social enterprise and United Way Ghana to engage schoolchildren in environmental sustainability through a practical learning experience. The initiative saw pupils from La Enobal Basic School embark on...

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Major breakthrough brings world one step closer to achieving clean energy

Major breakthrough brings world one step closer to achieving clean energy

We’re one step closer to a cleaner world. In a remarkable advancement, scientists have set a new record in nuclear fusion performance. The breakthrough was achieved at the Wendelstein 7-X reactor, an advanced fusion stellarator located in Germany. Scientists recorded the impressive high triple product — a key metric the number of particles, temperature and...

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

COPENHAGEN/BRUSSELS, July 9 (Reuters) – Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. The study targeted the 10 days, ending July 2, during which large parts of Western Europe were hit by extreme heat, with temperatures...

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