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
Read morePoor 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.
Read moreCloud forest project challenges deforestation
slash and burn farming techniques changed by Practical Action
Read moreFeeding 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.
Read morePractical 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.
Read moreBritish stove turns noise into electricity
Practical Action tests stove which turns sound into electricity and could help provide energy access for all by 2030.
Read morePress release archives 2011-12
An archive of Practical Action press releases for 2011 and 2012.
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