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Solar and wind generated more power than coal for the first time on record — and outpaced growing demand
In the first half of the year, solar and wind generation together grew by 400 terawatt hours — more than the overall global demand increase in the same time period. Solar grew by a record 31% and wind by 7.7%.
Additionally, for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal. Total fossil fuel generation even declined slightly in the first half of the year.
Analysts have often said that growing renewable energy won’t lead to a reduction in fossil fuel use, but this data shows the opposite is true.
Why is this good news? This latest data confirms it’s entirely possible for the world to phase out polluting sources of power, even as demand continues to rise around the world. This latest data further proves renewable energy is a great investment for the planet and for people.
The Wolbachia method is helping dramatically reduce dengue fever cases — and could help tackle more neglected tropical diseases
Around 60 million recorded cases of dengue fever occur each year, and around 25,000 people die from it each year. The Wolbachia method is a promising solution that could help reduce the spread of infection and death.
Wolbachia is a bacterium that occurs naturally in around half of all insect species, except for the mosquito that most commonly spreads dengue. Scientists discovered that when these mosquitoes are bred to carry it, they’re less likely to transmit viruses.
In trials in Indonesia, Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes reduced dengue fever infections by 77% and hospitalizations by 86%. It’s been so effective, it could also offer an effective tool against other neglected tropical diseases like yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya.
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