SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The official wording of SDG 7 is: “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.”

Scientific Reports
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 13: Climate Action
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How Climate-related Financial Policies Drive Emissions Reductions and Renewable Energy Growth

Climate-related financial policies (CRFPs) address climate change and financial stability by reducing risks and driving green investments. This study examines how their sequencing and enforcement shape CO2 emissions and renewable energy across 87 countries, offering policy insights.
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Paola D'Orazio and 1 other
Jan 13, 2025
Nature Communications
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 13: Climate Action
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Roles of Cu(I) in H2O activation for electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to C2+ compoundsCO2

Copper is the promising catalyst for CO2 electrocatalytic reduction to ethylene and ethanol, but the working state of Cu is under dispute. The operando spectroscopy confirms the presence of Cu+ in a nanocomposite during CO2RR. The catalyst with Cu+ promotes H2O activation, enhancing C2 formation.
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Ye Wang
Nov 16, 2024
Nature Communications
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry & Innovation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities
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Selected social impact indicators influenced by materials for green energy technologies

The global shift to green energy is essential. Governments, businesses, and communities are adopting renewable technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. However, one important question often gets overlooked: What are the social risks of the green energy transition?
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Saeed Rahimpour
Oct 29, 2024
Nature Communications
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing
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Impact of residential solid fuel usage and fuel conversion on children’s lung function

Solid fuel combustion exposure is a leading global health risk factor, yet evidence on its effects, especially on vulnerable children, is sparse. Our study highlights the adverse impact of solid fuel usage on children and the need to promote clean fuel usage for this vulnerable population.
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litiantian
Oct 22, 2024

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