NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — When Ademola Adesina founded a startup in 2015 to offer solar and battery subscription packages to individuals and businesses in Nigeria, it was a lot harder to raise money than it is today. Climate tech was new to Africa, the continent was a young destination for venture capital money, there were … Read more
One of the biggest concerns for many countries when it comes to climate change is national security. That doesn’t just mean wars. Risks to food, energy and water supplies are national security issues, as is climate-induced migration. Could climate engineering help reduce national security risks from climate change, or would it just make things worse? … Read more
The historic Paris climate agreement ushered in a mantra for developing countries: “1.5 to stay alive.” It refers to the international goal of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared to pre-industrial times. But the world will likely cross that threshold within a decade, and global warming shows little sign of slowing. … Read more