Press releases

News releases from Practical Action are posted here.

Practical Action leads way on first set of global tracking data

Practical Action, World Bank and World Energy Council release first set of data on United Nations goal of achieving sustainable energy for all by 2030

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Poor people's energy outlook - press release

One billion people in the developing world are deprived of access to effective healthcare due to a lack of access to energy, according to a report launched by development charity Practical Action on 6 March 2013.

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Cloud forest project challenges deforestation

slash and burn farming techniques changed by Practical Action

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Feeding nine billion in the face of climate change

Technology justice reveals a a global food system that is unequal and unsustainable, incapable of feeding the world today and undermining our ability to feed 9 billion people in 2050.

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Practical Action praises UK leadership at Doha but criticises rich countries for again leaving poor ones to their fate

Practical Action have praised the UK government for showing real leadership at Doha but have expressed disappointment at the failure of rich countries collectively to make any real progress at the talks, again leaving poor countries like Bangladesh to their fate.

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British stove turns noise into electricity

Practical Action tests stove which turns sound into electricity and could help provide energy access for all by 2030.

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Press release archives 2011-12

An archive of Practical Action press releases for 2011 and 2012.

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