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The African Century: Renewable Energy Opportunities In Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Mackinnon Jan 2023

The African Century: Renewable Energy Opportunities In Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Mackinnon

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

Even if the world’s developed nations are able to curb their carbon emissions in the coming years, major hurdles will still exist. One such hurdle is fulfilling energy needs in urbanizing areas, like sub-Saharan Africa. Many global regions are urbanizing but none as rapidly as sub- Saharan Africa. The global share of Africa’s urban residents is expected to grow from 11.3% in 2010 to 20.2% by 2050.

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While sub-Saharan African countries have peculiar social and economic characteristics, there are common elements that allow this Note to focus on the region as a whole. This general approach can be adjusted …


From Exploitation To Equity: Building Native-Owned Renewable Energy Generation In Indian Country, Michael Maruca Jan 2019

From Exploitation To Equity: Building Native-Owned Renewable Energy Generation In Indian Country, Michael Maruca

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

Indian country contains abundant renewable energy resources, and harnessing such resources is vitally important for national climate change mitigation efforts. Shifting the electric grid towards wind and solar generation also carries local environmental and health benefits, increases energy independence, and serves national security interests. For willing tribes, renewable energy development offers an opportunity for job growth and income base expansion. But if that development is to serve all parties— tribes, states, and the nation—then the current policy framework must change. If it does not change, policymakers risk continuing the long history of exploitative resource development on reservations.

This Article examines …


It's Always Sunny In Florida: Reexamining The Role Of Energy Monopolies After Recent Solar Ballot Initiatives, Lauren Gillespie Apr 2018

It's Always Sunny In Florida: Reexamining The Role Of Energy Monopolies After Recent Solar Ballot Initiatives, Lauren Gillespie

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Dual Sovereignty Is Out, Time For Concurrent Jurisdiction To Shine, Scott Jacobson Feb 2018

Dual Sovereignty Is Out, Time For Concurrent Jurisdiction To Shine, Scott Jacobson

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Thorium’S Glow: Lighting The Way For Safe, Cheap Energy Production, Zachary Hawari Nov 2016

Thorium’S Glow: Lighting The Way For Safe, Cheap Energy Production, Zachary Hawari

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Sensible Bytes: States Need A New Approach To Justify Their Recruitment Of Internet Data Centers, Michael F. Kaestner May 2014

Sensible Bytes: States Need A New Approach To Justify Their Recruitment Of Internet Data Centers, Michael F. Kaestner

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


No Blood For Oil? United States National Security, Oil, And The Arctic Wildlife Refuge, Christopher R. Clements Oct 2003

No Blood For Oil? United States National Security, Oil, And The Arctic Wildlife Refuge, Christopher R. Clements

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.