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This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the causes of power blackouts, arguing that failures in network infrastructure, human error, and extreme weather are the primary drivers rather than renewable energy generation. It highlights a significant global investment gap in grid infrastructure, which the IEA warns could become the "weak link" in the energy transition.

This research paper examines solar mini-grid projects in northern Kenya to analyze their impact on local communities. The authors utilize a combination of the 4Es framework and "mechanisms of social change" (MOSC) language to map causal pathways and understand how the design and implementation of adaptation projects can lead to both positive and negative socio-economic and ecological outcomes.

This executive summary analyzes the causes of the reduction in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon between 2004 and 2009, specifically evaluating whether the decline was driven by agricultural commodity prices or government conservation policies. The study concludes that conservation policies were effective, preventing the deforestation of approximately 73,000 km² of forest.

This fact sheet by Energy Innovation examines the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, attributing these shifts to human-induced climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels.