Kandeh Yumkella

The U.N. at 70: Energy Powers Lives, Literally

By Suleiman Al-Herbish
When, in 2003, Professor Richard Smalley, winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, listed the top 10 problems facing humanity for the next 50 years in order of priority, energy was at the top of his list, followed by water, then food.

Africa Needs to Move Forward on Renewable Energy

By Wambi Michael
Diversification of Africa’s electricity sources by embarking on renewable energy solutions – such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro power – is being heralded as a solution to the continent’s energy poverty.


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