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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Energy, Efficiency & Decarbonization

Australia’s Energy Mix Transition in 2024-2025: Renewable Energy Growth and Fossil Fuel Decline

Australia's energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a decline in fossil fuel reliance and a boom in renewables. According to Low-Carbon Power Data , fossil fuels accounted for about 59% of electricity consumption in 2024-2025, with coal at 45% and natural gas at 13%. Renewables contributed 41%, led by solar (over 21%), wind (14%), and hydro...

Navigating Africa’s Energy Transition: From Coal Dependency to Renewables in Low-Income Countries – 2025 Insights, Challenges, and Solutions

Introduction Africa's energy transition from coal to renewables represents a complex balancing act between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity. In low-income countries, coal has long provided reliable, affordable baseload power, but its environmental toll—contributing to climate change and health issues—demands change. Recent 2025 data highlights renewables' edge: solar and wind LCOE ranges from $27 to $75 per MWh,...

The Grand Inga Dam: Untapped Power and Ongoing Challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Introduction The Inga Dam project, located 140 miles southwest of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), harnesses the world's second-largest river at Inga Falls, where the Congo drops...