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A solar farm in St. Vincent. Employment in the renewable energy industry increased by more than one million jobs in the last year. (IWN photo)

Renewable energy employs 7.7 million people worldwide

New York — More than 7.7 million people worldwide are now employed by the renewable energy industry according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This…

22 May 2015 4:48AM

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The aftermath of a bushfire in southern St. Vincent. (Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Poor land use worsens climate change in St. Vincent

15 May 2015 9:25AM

French President François Hollande and President of the Regional Council of Martinique, Serge Letchimy. (Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS)

Caribbean looks to Paris climate summit for its very survival

14 May 2015 6:43PM

A woman purchases fish at a market in Kingstown, St. Vincent. CARICOM leaders say fisheries is one of the important economic sectors already being impacted by climate change. (Photo: Kenton X. Chance/IPS)

Caribbean stakes out ‘red lines’ for Paris climate talks

29 Apr 2015 7:26AM

Grenadian fishermen prepare to head out to sea. They say they have been catching less fish and their livelihoods are threatened by climate change. (Photo: Desmond Brown/IPS)

Grenada braces for impacts of climate change

28 Apr 2015 10:39AM

A section of Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, that is being eroded by the sea. Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS.

Antigua draws a line in the vanishing sand

By Desmond Brown ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (IPS) — Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, features a mile-long white sand beach and is a favourite with locals and…

24 Apr 2015 8:15AM

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