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Solar-powered harvesters could produce clean water for one billion people

Physics World

Addressing this serious problem using existing technologies is a key part of the United Nation’s sustainable development goals – with the organization declaring that everyone should have access to five litres of safe drinking water every day. The lack of access to safely managed drinking water now affects some 2.2

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Will UN Climate Talks in Azerbaijan Deliver on Finance and Emission Reductions? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Reforming the international multilateral lending architecture to be fairer and more aligned with climate and sustainable development objectives is also critical. This funding must come primarily in the form of grants or very low-interest loans to avoid exacerbating the debt burden in lower-income nations.

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Do We Really Need New Technology to Fight Climate Change?

Union of Concerned Scientists

There’s tremendous interest especially in solar power—installing panels on the rooftops of homes and business, and in large-scale community installations. Clean solutions must be scaled up globally in the time frames needed to meet climate and sustainable development goals. Thinking beyond carbon.

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PUC To Host March 28 Meeting Of PA Sustainable Energy Board

PA Environment Daily

SEF will discuss 2023 grant approvals for energy efficiency and solar projects, in addition to outlining priorities for 2024. The Sustainable Development Fund will review its activity in 2023 and provide a look forward into plans for 2024. and Pennsylvania Electric Co.

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Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Hosts May 4 Webinar - Solar Schools: New Incentives Make Now The Best Time To Go Solar

PA Environment Daily

Speakers include-- -- Dave Althoff, Department of Environmental Protection -- Liz Robinson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association -- Roger Clark - Director of Sustainable Development Fund (retired) -- Ron Celentano - President of PA Storage and Solar Association The webinar is being held in partnership with the PA Solar Center (..)

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Report from COP22: Day 1 in Marrakech

Law Columbia

Riding on one of the city’s “100% electric zero emission” buses, I noticed that much of the public lighting is solar powered. African countries can lead by example, reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, while continuing along the path to sustainable development. Currently, throughout Africa, 662.6

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New Pittsburgh Energy Strategy Would Require Developers To Submit Climate, Energy-Efficiency Plans Along With Building Plans

PA Environment Daily

Events: -- Pennsylvania Leaders And Glasgow: Reflections On COP26 Climate Conference, Nov.