IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive
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IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has warned that expanding renewable energy alone will not be enough to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. A new report calls for faster electrification, modern electricity grids, energy efficiency, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, while highlighting Africa's vast renewable energy potential and the urgent need for greater investment.
Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles
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Doubt on Kenya’s Oil Ambitions as Africa’s Fossil Fuel Promise Crumbles

Kenya’s plans to expand oil production are facing growing criticism after a new report warned that decades of fossil fuel extraction across Africa have failed to deliver broad economic benefits. As the country pushes ahead with Turkana oil drilling and a proposed refinery in Mombasa, analysts say Kenya risks investing in stranded fossil fuel assets while the world rapidly shifts toward renewable energy.