Why aren’t more people investing in Africa’s green energy? Environmental researcher Rebekah Shirley outlines the continent’s immense potential for renewable power and calls for collaborative international investment — and partnership — in Africa’s climate future. “Let’s cut past the talk and focus on unleashing the avalanche of a clean energy future that Africa is ready to deliver,” says Shirley.
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GyanPrakash
March 13, 2023 at 7:02 am
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eastendthug
March 13, 2023 at 7:04 am
Surprised there’s been no ted talks about the lithium mining in the congo and the devastating effects it has on the environment as well as the child slavery. Doesnt fit the “climate change” narrative though.
Namulema zulaika
March 13, 2023 at 7:06 am
Every life has positive and negative ingredients that make up one’s history. Take a moment to let gratitude move through you now. Every pain that has grown into wisdom. Everything you know now that you did not know before.
Ask how much you like who you are and create kindness around your answer, no matter what it is. Know that you have power over who you want to be.
Austin Denotter
March 13, 2023 at 12:52 pm
Is it better to be kind or to be honest?
Thato Mofolo
March 13, 2023 at 7:06 am
🤔
Namulema zulaika
March 13, 2023 at 7:07 am
Breathe in now, deeper than you might. Let the same air that fills those skies fill your lungs. Nature is always in conversation with itself, and you are always welcome. You are a part of all that occurs. You have a place in it.
Every step you’re taking here to become the version of yourself you wish… they are all adding up. You can have your own “vie fabuleuse” – your own Fabulous life – where you connect with the beauty in every moment.
Keep looking. Take that breath. You’ll find it.
Matty McCarthy
March 13, 2023 at 7:15 am
Africa has serious issues with corruption, unproductive gov that make decision making almost impossible. Then the skill shortages in delivering such projects.
Oscar pm
March 13, 2023 at 7:37 am
yep Sahara solar and wind plans to power Europe have been put forward many times, gets to a feasibility stage and corruption or foreign interests/ geopolitics stop everything once again, OECD dig them out of the hole first then moves to cooperation
Austin Denotter
March 13, 2023 at 12:53 pm
I was thinking the same thing. Africa has long been a complete s*** hole.
Lorenzo Blum
March 13, 2023 at 7:50 am
Clean energy is a myth. What really determine how “clean” energy might be is the usage we make of it. In other words, energy from fossil fuel used to power schools and hospitals (providing those schools are not some propaganda tool…) is “cleaner” than energy from “renewable” to power a factory manufacturing weapons and more trash that will soon pile up in another junkyard…
Wilfred Carney
March 13, 2023 at 7:58 am
What a massive regret when I didn’t discover this investment of a thing on time. I worked for good 30 years just to save $1M at retirement. Meanwhile people some people thousands into investments now they’re multimillionaires.
Anti-depressant Vin
March 13, 2023 at 8:32 am
@Not me_zack
Greetings from Saudi Arabia how do I get involved in these?
Anti-depressant Vin
March 13, 2023 at 8:35 am
@Not me_zack
Hi, Thank you for the info. I just texted her waiting for her reply.
Topper
March 13, 2023 at 8:36 am
Scam!
Skillashi Badoe'
March 13, 2023 at 8:36 am
This woman has really changed the life of many people from different countries and I’m a testimony of her trading platform
Jordan Etherington
March 13, 2023 at 11:35 am
Can someone give an actual link to this Carol Johnson lady cause this sounds super scammy
PERFECTDARK
March 13, 2023 at 8:08 am
Just put “HUB” next to the name and people will think you have something going 😂. Hubs are only trial and error. “LETS WASTES MONEY TO SEE WHERE THIS TAKES UP! YOO-HOO!” 😐
Fu'n Videos
March 13, 2023 at 8:15 am
Happy Monday everyone. Don’t be late due to Daylight Saving Time. 😉
Khobar KSA
March 13, 2023 at 8:33 am
Thank U for the informative information
Adventures of Lauren
March 13, 2023 at 10:02 am
There’s no such thing as “clean energy “ . Maybe less impactful than, but no energy transfer is clean. To manufacture energy creating devices takes massive energy consumption, then the impact of transportation to the market. Oil, coal, solar, wind, natural gas, and hydroelectric power all have negative impacts on the environment. Even if we reverted back to candles and wood burning stoves … there is pollution… not to mention that with earths current population we would deplete that resource in record time. So while this is a dreamy and lofty idea, it’s not practical, or realistic.
theOutcast
March 13, 2023 at 11:29 am
In the talk, Rebekah Shirley discusses the concept of a clean energy hub, which is a localized area where renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro are harnessed to power communities.
Shirley explains that the idea of a clean energy hub is not just about producing renewable energy, but also about creating economic opportunities and improving quality of life for people in the surrounding areas. These hubs can provide jobs in areas such as construction, installation, and maintenance of the renewable energy infrastructure, as well as support for local businesses.
Shirley also emphasizes the importance of considering equity in the development of clean energy hubs. She notes that historically marginalized communities should not be left out of the benefits that clean energy can bring, and that it is important to involve community members in the planning and decision-making processes.
Overall, Shirley’s talk highlights the potential for clean energy hubs to not only reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but also to promote economic development and social equity in communities.
tinka
March 14, 2023 at 2:22 pm
Mining those precious metals in africa, no safety for the workers and children, yes they now can have the same cancerous equity as those before them, btw rare earth minerals are not renewable
Austin Denotter
March 13, 2023 at 12:51 pm
Can you please do clean/renewable energy without my tax dollars? Thank you parasites.
Matty McCarthy
March 13, 2023 at 4:14 pm
I think investments in education would yield significantly more returns to the continent
Chris Brayan
March 14, 2023 at 4:16 am
Yeah it should
Fall of the Eagle
March 13, 2023 at 5:09 pm
Trillions more tragedy n disasters heading towards usa n the west….enjoy the ride n views
Fall of the Eagle
March 13, 2023 at 5:10 pm
Western propaganda
Start your day Motivated with Stinky Pesedi
March 13, 2023 at 6:19 pm
Starting and ending your day with positivity is like putting on a superhero cape and saving the world! What are your thought?
Citra W.n
March 14, 2023 at 1:02 am
thanks a lot for subtatle❤❤
Anes Motam
March 14, 2023 at 9:01 am
Wonderful talk by Rebekah – the opportunities for economic dynamism and sustainable living in Africa are staggering. We should not leave Africa behind as has been done so many times in the past.