https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=energy&parent=environmentEnergy RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:32:32 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/rush-for-critical-minerals-harming-worlds-poorest/Mining of minerals such as lithium and cobalt risks eroding water security in DRC and parts of Latin America, UN report warns. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:37:37 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/The global energy transition is putting increasing pressure on Amazon territories, rich in critical minerals. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:56:59 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/fracking-in-argentina-linked-to-hundreds-of-tremors/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fracking-in-argentina-linked-to-hundreds-of-tremors/Scientists attribute a rise in earthquakes in Argentine Patagonia to the expansion of fracking. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:52:39 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypts-self-cleaning-solar-panels-shed-desert-dust/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypts-self-cleaning-solar-panels-shed-desert-dust/Researchers roll out solar panels that vibrate to remove dust and dirt in arid environments. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:41:19 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-refugees-turn-food-waste-into-clean-fuel/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-refugees-turn-food-waste-into-clean-fuel/Refugees in Uganda’s Kyaka II settlement produce tonnes of briquettes daily from maize cobs, banana peels. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:20:06 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ghanas-cookstoves-fuel-africa-first-carbon-offset-deal/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ghanas-cookstoves-fuel-africa-first-carbon-offset-deal/Ghana becomes first African nation to trade carbon credits under the Paris climate agreement. Wed, 9 Jul 2025 01:29:46 GMT+0000Albert Oppong-Ansahhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/us-retreat-from-climate-leadership-is-a-betrayal-of-global-responsibility/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/us-retreat-from-climate-leadership-is-a-betrayal-of-global-responsibility/US retreat from the global climate agreement JETP is not just a misstep but a moral failure by the world’s biggest polluter. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:55:37 GMT+0000Savio Carvalhohttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/bumpy-road-ahead-as-battery-fears-hit-global-ev-rollout/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/bumpy-road-ahead-as-battery-fears-hit-global-ev-rollout/Lithium batteries have become ubiquitous in modern life, but questions linger over green credentials and proper disposal. Mon, 1 Jul 2024 11:23:00 GMT+0000Alladin Diegahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/bacterial-batteries-harvest-energy-from-soil/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/bacterial-batteries-harvest-energy-from-soil/Battery that recharges itself from the soil can power agricultural sensors to generate data for farmers. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:54:20 GMT+0000Conor Purcellhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-mini-grids-solve-nigerias-electricity-problems/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-mini-grids-solve-nigerias-electricity-problems/Nigeria must adopt innovative and decentralised technologies to address its prolonged power issues. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:38:05 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/sdgs-in-asia-mind-the-widening-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/sdgs-in-asia-mind-the-widening-gap/Asia Pacific region set to miss SDG targets by 32 years, says UN progress report. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:27:38 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/system-change-in-southeast-asias-energy-transition/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/system-change-in-southeast-asias-energy-transition/Despite Southeast Asia’s rapid growth, a persistent energy divide has costs for health, education, and livelihoods. Thu, 8 Feb 2024 01:47:03 GMT+0000Nicole Iseppihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/finance-gap-remains-as-solar-power-hits-tipping-point/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/finance-gap-remains-as-solar-power-hits-tipping-point/Even as solar power forges ahead, poor countries lack finance to accelerate growth, say researchers. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 02:47:28 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/ecuador-govt-refutes-amazon-oil-drilling-referendum/https://www.scidev.net/global/ecuador-govt-refutes-amazon-oil-drilling-referendum/Ecuador’s government says oil drilling will continue in Yasuní National Park, calling referendum result unconstitutional. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:14:22 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/solar-pioneer-focuses-on-new-world-record/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/solar-pioneer-focuses-on-new-world-record/A pioneer in combining two types of solar cells is aiming for a new world record. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:36:05 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/turning-pine-needles-from-fire-risk-to-renewable-fuel/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/turning-pine-needles-from-fire-risk-to-renewable-fuel/Pine needles linked to devastating forest fires in India are being turned into clean, green fuels. Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:46:25 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/co2-cuts-in-doubt-as-china-india-bend-coal-targets/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/co2-cuts-in-doubt-as-china-india-bend-coal-targets/Climate change action demands stricter emissions control of Asia Pacific’s coal burners, say analysts. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:15 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/satellites-chart-unlit-territory-and-poverty-hotspots/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/satellites-chart-unlit-territory-and-poverty-hotspots/Researchers use satellite technology to hone in on unlit settlements and map poverty levels around the globe. Wed, 11 May 2022 12:30:57 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/green-infrastructure-shift-for-sustainable-cities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/green-infrastructure-shift-for-sustainable-cities/How can cities reduce their ecological footprint? A new UNEP-led project aims to provide solutions. Tue, 5 Oct 2021 01:40:49 GMT+0000Gareth Willmerhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/storm-brews-over-south-african-ship-based-energy-plan/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/storm-brews-over-south-african-ship-based-energy-plan/Floating power plants raise concerns over jobs and environmental risks as South Africa closes in on energy deal. Fri, 9 Jul 2021 01:14:24 GMT+0000Laura Owings