Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, who oversaw a doubling of renewable energy deployment from 2009-2013, addresses if falling fossil fuel prices threaten wind and solar power.

Chu explains that 78% of U.S. economies have state-mandated renewable portfolio standards, requiring a fraction of clean energy. Renewables, currently supplying 13% of U.S. electricity, have seen significant cost reductions. Wind power, even without subsidies, is nearly as inexpensive as natural gas.

Solar generation in sunny regions nears cost parity with new natural gas plants. Wind and solar costs are projected to decline for decades, potentially making them competitive with any new energy source across much of the U.S. within a decade.

The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and

The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and girls' human rights.

Drawing on the Canadian experience, the organization promotes empowerment through equality research and practical initiatives. These include public legal education, policy reform, and test case litigation, all designed to achieve tangible change.

Their primary focus areas are violence against women, the feminization of HIV/AIDS, and women's property rights. For more information or to donate, please visit theequalityeffect.com.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin announced over USD 9 billion in investment commitments from mobile operator groups on February 26, 2024. This significant pledge was made at the Mobile

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin announced over USD 9 billion in investment commitments from mobile operator groups on February 26, 2024. This significant pledge was made at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).

The investments are dedicated to extending global connectivity, building on the mobile industry's strong support for the ITU's ongoing efforts to connect the world.

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is followed by Wolff's analysis of major economic issues.

Topics covered have included Americans' falling household wealth, the global debt bubble, large US companies evading taxes via offshore havens, and corporate scandals such as GM's vehicle recalls.

Explore more on Professor Wolff's website. His book, Democracy At Work, is available for purchase.

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2016, this green, dinosaur-like character dedicates his life to promoting environmental love and respect.

His message was delivered at the TEDxTongChongSt COUNTDOWN virtual event on October 15, 2020. COUNTDOWN, a global TED initiative, seeks to accelerate climate crisis solutions, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for a zero-carbon future. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.