Destenie Nock

2 months ago | triblive.com | Destenie Nock

The sound of a pipe bursting somewhere inside my wall, followed by a torrent of water gushing from my kitchen cabinet, interrupted one of my work calls a week ago. The culprit: freezing temperatures in Pittsburgh. The estimated cost of repairs: $950 and counting. I had taken all the recommended steps, such as keeping the thermostat above 55°F and running a constant trickle of hot water through the system, but these measures weren’t enough when it was -5°F outside.

Oct 25, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Jason Bordoff |Melissa C. Lott |Jonathan Elkind |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Andrew Kamau | +4 more

Events Past Event Over half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has no access to electricity. Hospitals in these regions struggle to provide healthcare, food, and vaccines get wasted due to lack of cooling, and businesses struggle to improve productivity. At the same time, a third of United States households experience energy insecurity – many forgo food or medicine to pay utility bills, live in unhealthy conditions, or face utility disconnections altogether.

Sep 28, 2023 | ipolitics.ca | Destenie Nock |Jeannette Gurung

As emphasized by several speakers at the recent Climate Week event in New York City, there is an urgent need to simultaneously address social justice and climate change, in ways that go beyond typical Net Zero goals. This holistic approach—which seeks to change existing power structures while ensuring that climate contributions and conversations are led by and centred on those most impacted—is often referred to as climate justice.

Aug 31, 2023 | ipolitics.ca | Destenie Nock

Of the three pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social impact) one of them tends to get sidelined in decision-making. Social sustainability often gets treated like a bike’s kickstand—important during the planning stage before the journey begins, but overlooked once the wheels of the project are in motion. This is a critical mistake. To achieve a truly sustainable world we need to ensure that social sustainability doesn’t get treated as an afterthought.

Aug 17, 2023 | ipolitics.ca | Destenie Nock

There is a major energy gap in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While the sub-continent is home to 16 per cent of the world’s population, it accounts for less than 3 per cent of the world’s electricity demand. Nearly 580 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are without access to electricity, meaning that once the sun goes down many people are left in the dark or depending on . These statistics show the importance of illuminating the African continent. Read up to 3 free articles per week.