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Fossil fuel, renewable energy subsidies on the rise, says report

A new Worldwatch Institute report examines the rise in subsides for renewable and fossil fuel-based energy production. Total subsidies for renewable energy stood at $66...

Michael Simire - August 23, 2012

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Eleri: Govt funding of pro-poor energy access on the decline

According to Ewah Eleri, Executive Director, International Centre for Energy, Environment & Development (ICEED), the Financing Pro-poor Energy Access project that his organisation is involved in...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2012

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Why more Nigerians are climbing down the energy ladder

Despite Nigeria’s large oil reserves, energy poverty appears to be one of the most striking characteristics of the citizenry, with the formal power sector...

Michael Simire - August 6, 2012

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Tackling Africa’s energy poverty sustainably

To address the persisting energy poverty on the African continent, national and community energy needs should be prioritised over global economic models. This formed part...

admin - July 24, 2012

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Drawbacks to climate communication, by study

By Michael Simire Dearth of experts with in-depth knowledge of the climate change phenomenon, reluctance on the part of media managements to take the bill...

admin - July 22, 2012

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Rio+20: OPEC’s $1b lifeline to combat energy poverty

Succour may just be around the corner for developing nations facing critical energy challenges – especially those in sub-Sahara Africa – if a landmark...

admin - July 18, 2012

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Drawbacks to energy efficiency, by specialists

A lack of management culture has been fingered as a major drawback to the realisation of Nigeria’s energy efficiency dreams. This situation, along with the...

admin - July 18, 2012

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