Alternative Energies and Sustainability

Sub-Saharan Africa is responsible for just 7% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, despite being home to 14% of its people. But that may be changing. A dozen countries are building or planning new coal-fired power plants. Policymakers worry that development might slow if Africa meets its commitments under the Paris climate agreement. The two imperatives often pull in opposite directions.
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