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Crowdfunding could be huge in Africa but regulatory laws need to catch up
Crowdfunding platforms in Africa raised $32.3 million for various projects in 2015, data from the Afrikstart Crowdfunding in Africa (pdf) report shows. But that figure could be much higher over the coming years if African governments develop regulation on crowdfunding. Despite its rising Read More...
Nuclear power rapidly losing race with renewable energy
By Sun Day Campaign Two new reports from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirm that nuclear power is rapidly losing the race with renewable energy sources. EIA's latest "Monthly Energy Review" notes that during the first six Read More...
Grid alternatives support low-income access to solar energy
In a press announcement, GRID Alternatives Colorado, an affiliate of the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer, today announced its support for a comprehensive utility settlement being considered by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week to address significant state Read More...
Renewable energy can improve lives of agri-food chain poor
A new study has described the role renewable energy can have in elevating the livelihoods of the millions of rural poor, specifically in terms of the impact it can have on the billions of people employed in the agri-food chain. Released over the weekend at the International Off-grid Renewable Read More...
Billionaire investor Draper leads $4.2 million funding in U.S. blockchain start-up
Texas-based Factom, Inc., a blockchain technology company that secures data, said on Wednesday it has raised $4.2 million in financing from a slew of global investors led by billionaire investor Tim Draper. Blockchain technology powers the digital currency bitcoin and enables data-sharing across a Read More...
Solar energy is helping to reduce poverty in Bangladesh
Powering a three-room house with a diesel generator costs around $38 a month in Bangladesh, but thanks to new solar equipment, people in Bangladesh can have clean electricity for only $17 a month via a pay-as-you-go program. In rural Bangladesh, those savings can make a big difference in life Read More...
First steps of The Ocean Cleanup Plan are under way
Before cleanup of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch can commence, researchers are flying over it at low-altitudes to get an account of just how much debris actually lies in the patch. What they have found so far is that it might just be worse than we originally thought, underlining the urgency needed Read More...
Paris climate agreement takes effect after EU approval
The landmark Paris climate change pact will enter into force around the world after European Union lawmakers endorsed the agreement. So far 62 nations had ratified the deal. However, they only represented 52 percent of global carbon emissions. The EU ratification pushed the Paris agreement past the Read More...
Solar electricity production outperforms coal in U.K. for six months in a row
Solar energy is now king in the U.K. In a new report, climate change analysts found more electricity came from the sun than coal from April to the end of September. Of course, the trend will not continue as winter approaches, but the trend shows a clear depiction for the future of these energy Read More...
Just 20 minutes of meditation a day can boost your mental health
Neuroscientists have presented clinical data showing that the practice of meditation can help anyone deal with intensely emotional situations in a calm and balanced way. The findings show that meditation helps to sharpen cognitive skills and reduce symptoms of depression, and that practicing it Read More...