Why we need a more ambitious global energy target The world is committing to expanding energy access to all, but our current target is too low. Without a new approach, we will leave billions of people behind — and drive an even bigger wedge between rich and poor nations over climate policy. Voices Todd Moss 3 min read
How Prometheus sheds light on Africa’s energy future The current energy transition isn’t humanity’s first, but it is perhaps the most monumental. Unlike its predecessors, this transition is urgent — and must benefit everyone. Voices Andrew Kamau 3 min read
Betting on solar solutions where there is no grid Innovative off-grid solar projects are gaining traction in the climate financing world as a way of more quickly and efficiently solving an energy access problem affecting hundreds of millions of people. Explainers Anca Gurzu 5 min read
Africa’s critical minerals could play bigger role in U.S. energy transition U.S. climate laws give African countries a new chance to get in on America’s manufacturing supply chains. Data Dives Bill Spindle 2 min read
For lower income nations, fossil fuel debate rings hollow For low- and middle income countries with oil and gas resources they’ve barely tapped, the debate over whether to take advantage of these resources feels unfair. Explainers Bill Spindle 4 min read
Universal access to clean cooking lags behind While the world strives to transition to a net zero economy, many poorer countries still do not have access to basic energy needs like clean cooking. Data Dives Anca Gurzu 2 min read
COP28’s big challenge is closing the energy investment gap Clean energy investment is ramping up fast, but most of it is still not reaching beyond the world’s richest countries. Explainers Bill Spindle 4 min read
How to get the minerals we need in a clean energy future Securing the critical minerals we need for a green energy future will require cleaning up mining practices, boosting recycling and innovating to be less dependent on them altogether. Explainers Anca Gurzu 5 min read
The massive quest for the minerals we need in a clean energy future The rush toward a clean energy future means we need to dig, extract and process Earth’s resources faster and better than ever before. Explainers Anca Gurzu 5 min read