The GWPF was founded by Margaret Thatcher’s former finance secretary, Lord Nigel Lawson, father of the celebrity chef Nigella Lawson. BELOW FREEZING“It is winter now across much of Africa and the temperature overnight in highland areas can be well below freezing,” Dr Peiser said. Dr Peiser said the GWPF supported moves to clean power, including solar, hydro, wind and fossil fuel. Dr Peiser said African leaders were capable of solving the energy problem “if we get out of their way”. The World Bank and aid donors must help to burn it with clean technology.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 30, 2020 11:48 UTC