Nov 12, 2024
Damilola Ogunbiyi: Championing Equitable Energy Access in Africa
Damilola Ogunbiyi, a prominent Nigerian advocate, is leading efforts to provide clean energy access to underserved communities in Africa, emphasizing the importance of energy equity in climate action.
Damilola Ogunbiyi has significantly contributed to climate initiatives at the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All. Her recent efforts include the Global Cooling Pledge and providing clean electric cooking solutions in developing countries. In 2023, Ogunbiyi influenced the UN climate conference’s agreement to move away from fossil fuels. She emphasizes that a necessary step for advancing the global climate agenda is supporting the African Development Bank and World Bank’s Mission 300, aiming to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030. Presently, 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity. Addressing this energy gap is crucial for development and climate action. Read more.
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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
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Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.