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Harnessing river flows through the use of water wheels dates back thousands of years and is considered by many to be the first application of renewable energy technology.Sostenibilidad
Harnessing river flows through the use of water wheels dates back thousands of years and is considered by many to be the first application of renewable energy technology.
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Palm oil has a terrible reputation. Especially among environmental and social advocates, palm oil is viewed as the crop responsible for a large-scale deforestation, particularly in Southeast Asia.
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The financing gap for climate adaptation is huge- it is estimated that developing countries need somewhere between US$70 to $100 billion per year through 2050 to meet current and future adaptation needs, and that’s on the low end!
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Have you ever seen a building in your hometown that was never finished due to insufficient money? Have you suffered power outages due to hurricanes or flooding? Are there communities in your country fighting against infrastructure developments in their towns? These are only a few examples of the problems that can arise when infrastructure is built disregarding the risks involved and ignoring the potential impacts on and perceptions from society.
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An apple at a supermarket: $0.50.
1,000 gallons of tap water in New York City: $4.95.
Annual value of pollination to agriculture: $200 billion.
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Before running, learn to walk: Reducing electricity losses as a first step to ensure energy security
Latin America and the Caribbean is the region that loses the most electricity in its transmission and distribution systems. Only in 2012, the region lost 240 terawatt hours (TWh), which is equivalent to 17% of the total electricity generated.
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Brazilians are raging. Much like in the movies. Sao Paulo’s unsustainable growth strikes again.
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By providing energy access, governments generate the conditions that ensure the basic health and welfare of their citizens, especially women, who are more adversely affected by energy poverty.
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Low-income communities in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have broad access to clean energy and energy efficient technologies; they are also disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change.Small farmers in areas experiencing more frequent droughts, business owners looking to increase their competitiveness with energy-efficient products, and low-income households that seek access to small-scale e