Twin fossil fuel shocks could accelerate global shift to clean energy, report says
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Twin fossil fuel shocks could accelerate global shift to clean energy, report says

Twin shocks to global fossil fuel supply—triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the 2026 disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—could accelerate the world’s shift to clean energy, according to a new report by Ember. With renewables now cheaper and faster to deploy, the crisis may mark a structural turning point toward electrification and declining fossil fuel demand.
Africa Must Lead Its Own Fossil Fuel Phaseout
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Africa Must Lead Its Own Fossil Fuel Phaseout

As global leaders gather in Santa Marta, Africa faces a defining choice: expand fossil fuels or lead a just, sovereign energy transition. With minimal historical emissions but extreme climate vulnerability, the continent must chart its own path—one that balances development, energy access, and climate justice while avoiding long-term fossil fuel dependency.
Rising Lake Turkana Reshapes Traditional Livelihoods
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Rising Lake Turkana Reshapes Traditional Livelihoods

Rising waters on Lake Turkana are reshaping lives, livelihoods, and landscapes in northern Kenya. For the El Molo community, the lake that has sustained them for generations is now swallowing land, disrupting fishing patterns, and forcing difficult choices about survival and identity in a rapidly changing environment.
Study finds livestock pushing lions away from shared rangeland in Kenya
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Study finds livestock pushing lions away from shared rangeland in Kenya

A new study by the Mara Predator Conservation Program reveals that lions in Kenya are avoiding not only active livestock grazing areas but also zones previously used by cattle. The findings challenge existing rangeland management practices and raise critical questions about how wildlife and pastoralism can sustainably coexist across community conservancies.