Tag: world
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How can the world reduce deaths from extreme heat?
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The world will need to adapt to increased temperatures. What can societies do to save lives?<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/how-can-the-world-reduce-deaths-from-extreme-heat" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/reducing-extreme-heat-featured.png"/></a>
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Toni&Guy World celebrates 60 years of hair & fashion
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TONI&GUY Philippines is set to host its first-ever hair show called “TONI&GUY WORLD: A Celebration of Global and Local Creativity.” The event will take place on July 29, 2024 (Monday) at the Fifth at Rockwell featuring the global hairdressing icons Cos Sakkas, Efi Davies, Francesco Fontana, and Bill Watson. Founded…
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World Bank Approves Landmark Renewable Energy Project In Botswana
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The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved its inaugural lending operation to support renewable energy development in Botswana. The Botswana Renewable Energy Support and Access Accelerator (RESA) Project, approved […] The post World Bank Approves Landmark Renewable Energy Project In Botswana appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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Peak global population and other key findings from the 2024 UN World Population Prospects
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Falling fertility rates, migration movements, and China’s population decline.<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/un-population-2024-revision" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/un-population-featured-image.png"/></a>
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World Off Track To Achieve SDG 7 On Energy Access By 2030, New Report Warns
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The International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), World Bank, and World Health Organization (WHO) jointly released a report, underscoring that the world […] The post World Off Track To Achieve SDG 7 On Energy Access By 2030, New Report Warns appeared first…
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World Bank Loan Backs Energy Transition and Reform in Shaanxi Province’s Heating Sector
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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$300 million (€276.5 million) loan to support the use of renewable and low-carbon energy sources for heat supply and to […] The post World Bank Loan Backs Energy Transition and Reform in Shaanxi Province’s Heating Sector appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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World Bank Approves $1.5 Billion to Accelerate India’s Low-Carbon Energy Transition
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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.5 billion in financing to help India accelerate the development of low-carbon energy. This second operation aims to promote a vibrant […] The post World Bank Approves $1.5 Billion to Accelerate India’s Low-Carbon Energy Transition appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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World Bank Group Backs Largest Mini-Grid Project In Africa To Boost Electrification In DRC
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa by area, is endowed with exceptional natural resources. However, persistent conflicts and a challenging political and economic […] The post World Bank Group Backs Largest Mini-Grid Project In Africa To Boost Electrification In DRC appeared first on…
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World Bank Launches $3.86 Billion Energy Efficiency Program For Europe And Central Asia
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The World Bank has announced the launch of a comprehensive $3.86 billion initiative, the “Scaling Up Energy Efficiency in Europe and Central Asia Program” (E3 Program), aimed at revolutionizing energy […] The post World Bank Launches $3.86 Billion Energy Efficiency Program For Europe And Central Asia appeared first on SolarQuarter.