Kenyan Clean Energy Innovation Wins Global Climate Award
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Kenyan Clean Energy Innovation Wins Global Climate Award

A Kenyan climate technology company has gained global recognition after winning the 2026 Keeling Curve Prize for its innovative approach to clean energy and electric mobility. By repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries into backup energy storage systems, LinQ Powr is helping reduce waste, improve energy reliability and accelerate the transition to sustainable transport across East Africa.
Africa’s Green Mineral Boom Fuels Hidden Deforestation Crisis
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Africa’s Green Mineral Boom Fuels Hidden Deforestation Crisis

Africa’s growing role in supplying critical minerals for the global clean energy transition is coming at a significant environmental cost. A new study reveals that mining activities linked to cobalt, copper, lithium, and other green minerals are accelerating deforestation across some of the continent’s most ecologically important forests, raising concerns about the true sustainability of the global green transition.