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SETI invites submissions of research manuscripts and extended abstracts (deadline: May 03, 2026) for its Eleventh Annual Workshop, featuring a June 29, 2026 in-person session in Lisboa and a virtual workshop in late July, with a focus on emerging priorities in sustainable energy transitions.

Climate finance initiatives like Altérra, launched at COP28 to mobilize private investment in emerging markets, are testing new approaches to scaling the energy transition. Check out this ImpactAlpha analysis exploring whether these efforts are unlocking investment in underserved markets or accelerating projects already attractive to private capital.

The new US–India critical minerals partnership presents an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on supply chains, processing, financing, and industrial development. Check out this commentary exploring how the framework can move from diplomacy to implementation.

Professional students at the Nicholas School of the Environment elected master’s student Ananya Aggarwal as their peer speaker at this year’s recognition ceremony.

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India’s coal sector emits around 2.8 million tonnes of methane annually, yet methane mitigation is missing from new mine closure guidelines. Check out this commentary This commentary explores why integrating methane abatement into standard mine closure practices is crucial.

Electricity service quality is a major challenge in developing countries, undermining both utility performance and consumer welfare. New evidence from the study of a large-scale infrastructure intervention in Karachi, Pakistan, shows that replacing easily tapped wires with anti-theft cables can significantly reduce illegal connections and improve the reliability of power supply.

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Check out this article from The Conversation on solar power in Malawi and its impact on households.