IfAMD,IntelandNvidia's statistics are correct, you're most likely using a computer and graphics card that are several years old. For PC gaming, animation, video editing and other heavyweight graphics-intensive activities, that's just about forever. Much has changed in the past few years, so chances are you're no longer using a modern card -- much less the best graphics card out there -- with new technologies like ray-tracing acceleration and smart resolution upscaling. And games and software used by creative folks for applications like 3D tools and video editors have only gotten more demanding.
Even if you just need the basics for streaming video or surfing the web, the best graphics card can make your system feel snappier by improving the acceleration of video decoding or redrawing your screens faster, especially if you had previously used a budget GPU. With a Thunderbolt 3-equipped laptop or iMac, you can even upgrade the graphics using an external graphics processing unit (an eGPU with its own power supply) or a dedicated graphics card.
For color work, however, Nvidia finally made your old GeForce card a little more useful: As of version 431.70 (released July 29, 2019), the Studio branch of its drivers opened up true 30-bit color support for Photoshop and other Adobe applications. So no more shelling out megabucks for a Quadro workstation card just for the extra bit depth.
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The hardware landscape is constantly in flux. As an example, the latest graphics card options in the $500-or-less price range seem to change every six months or so, with AMD and Nvidia overhauling their lineups for the popular 1080p and entry 1440p markets they're for. These biannual shufflings are pretty typical in an era of the ever-improving refresh rate and expanding memory bandwidth. Those models tend to be announced much later than the flagships, so if you're on a tight budget but want something new and cheap, wait until early 2021.
The now-current generation of cards from Nvidia and AMD launched as of October 2020, but are still in the LOL-try-to-get-one-and-overpay stage of the buying cycle. That's partly because Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 3070 and 3080, and AMD'sRadeon RX 6800, 6800 XT and 6900 XTperform noticeably better all around than the previous generations.
The RTX 3000 series follow on the Super equivalents, and in the case of the 3090, the Titan RTX. The cards use the new Ampere architecture, with improved algorithms and more processing power dedicated to ray tracing (second-gen Turing core), AI (for more efficient upscaling via DLSS) and programmable shaders. They deliver some big jumps in performance over the 2000 series.
I had a very good experience with the EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3as well as the Nvidia Founders Edition models.
AMD's latest GPUs are based on its RDNA 2-gen architecture, used in the Xbox Series X, S and PS5 consoles, and for the first time target 4K gamers (the company previously concentrated on 1080p and 1440p gaming). Hardware performance improvements stem partly from the higher-density on-dieInfinity Cachedesign (all have 128MB) and enhanced design of the compute units (including a newRay Acceleratorcore for each compute unit). They combine to improve the memory subsystem by reducing the latency of moving data around, increase bandwidth by up to 2.2x with a narrower path (256 bits) and deliver better energy efficiency. That also allows the processors to hit higher clock frequencies without a substantial increase in power requirements.
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers great performance, especially as AMD's first significant stab at a 4K-targeted gaming GPU.
The AMD GPUs have been optimized to achieve peak performance when used in conjunction with the company's newRyzen 5000series of desktop CPUs, though it doesn't sound like they get much of a boost from it. If every frame counts, though, it's something to keep in mind. They also support Microsoft'sDirectStorageprogramming interface, which accelerates SSD access by circumventing the CPU to improve storage-intensive game tasks like load times in games developed with it in mind.
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The new architectures for ray-tracing acceleration are accompanied by a larger set of technologies that tend to be lumped in with them because they also improve or accelerate rendering in general. These include upscaling algorithms, for example, which render for a higher resolution screen using native-resolution textures (while maintaining frame rates); in other words, using textures for 1080p to render for 1440p. Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling and AMD's Radeon Contrast Adaptive Sharpening do this.
Though most have technically shipped, neither AMD nor Nvidia's cards are available. We're knee deep in the biggest sale season of the year, but I haven't seen any good deals on graphics cards, except for the very low end. And last-gen cards are overpriced relative to the current generation, and the properly priced cards are all out of stock.
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Ready to throw down some cash for a new graphics card for your gaming rig or laptop? Don't spend a single cent on a graphics card for gaming until you read this buying guide of the best graphics card, wherein we consider everything from video memory, refresh rate and frame rate to power consumption, memory clock and gaming performance. Plus, our general GPU shopping tips at the end will help you make your choice. We update this periodically.
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Sure, it's a reasonable price. But if you're planning to spend around $100 on a budget graphics card, don't expect to game with the GeForce GT at 1080p -- 720p at best unless a game is very lightweight, though Fortnite, CS:GO, League of Legends and other multiplayer competitive games generally fall under the "can play on a potato" umbrella. Many games may simply go from unplayable to a little less unplayable. This Nvidia graphics card does for a gaming PC what Nvidia's MX chips do for laptops. In other words,plenty of the latest games will run on it, but many users won't benefit. Cards can come with the chip overclocked, which gives it a little extra oomph as well.
If you've got an old desktop with integrated graphics that don't support the current versions ofgraphics programming interfaces such as DirectX 12 or Vulkan, or if you just want to make your Windows experience feel a little more snappy or smooth, a GT 1030-based card can help. The GT line is designed with lower power requirements than the more popular GeForce GTX models, so it can fit in systems with lesser power supplies and compact designs. Unlike most gaming graphics cards, 1030-based cards can be low-profile and take up just a single slot for connectivity, and are quieter because they only require a single fan.
You may see a random AMD Radeon RX 550 carddrop down below $100, and that's a good choice if you're looking for something with a little extra gaming oomph over the 1030 or support for two monitors. But it takes a lot more space and power than the simple GT half-height replacement cards.
There used to be more options in the $100-$150 range; now, they mostly fall below $100 or above $150, which is frankly annoying. But between $150 and $200 may find the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super-based cards and the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT cards, both of which deliver very similar, solid entry-level 1080p gaming at low or medium settings for all but the most GPU-intensive games. But even these are really hard to find now.
And since much basic photo editing still isn't very GPU-intensive, a fast, high-core-count CPU still gives you more performance value for the money than a higher-power graphics card.
One distinction between the two that may affect your decision is power draw: the RX 5500 XT takes about 30 watts more than the 1650S. Since they're both under 150 watts, though, your power supply probably isn't a problem.
But unless your budget is extremely tight I suggest you spend a little more (about $250 or so) for at least a GTX 1660 Super: It has 6GB of video memory rather than 4GB, which gives you some headroom to improve the visual quality settings in a game, as well as lowers its near-term obsolescence quotient.
AMD's Radeon RX 5600 XT delivers the best graphics card performance for this price tier compared with its competitor, the GTX 1660 Ti. The next real performance and capability jump is to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti above $400, which makes this a good sweet spot to settle in as well.
With reasonably comparable performance at lower prices, Nvidia's new RTX 3060 Ti cards have a price edge over its RX 6800-based competitors, though the latter is a good graphics card to stick in an external GPU for a Mac. You can't get either one of the cards now, though; they're all out of stock. Read RTX 3060 Ti hands on.
My preference here is for the Radeon RX 6800, which generally performs better than the 3070, but not on everything. For instance, I've noticed that the RTX 3070 occasionally does better on 1080p than the RX 6800, while the latter GPU makes a better showing in 4K. For video editing, the RX 6800's larger bandwidth and 16GB of VRAM give it a leg up over the RTX 3070 as well, exceptif your application takes advantage of Nvidia's CUDA programming interface to accelerate it.
Though it's all moot because everything's sold out, anyway. Read RX 6800 hands on.
As with the step-down price segment the RX 6800 XT generally outperforms the more expensive RTX 3080 especially at higher resolutions and in professional graphics applications, thanks to the better memory bandwidth and more video memory. But that likewise doesn't always hold true, especially with software that takes advantage of Nvidia CUDA.
Also out of stock everywhere. Read RX 6800 XT hands on.
The situation flips when you climb above $1,000, since the RTX 3090 essentially replaces the Titan RTX with 24GB of video memory. I haven't yet had a chance to test either the RTX 3090 or its competitor, the RX 6900 XT, so this is a tentative recommendation. But you can't find it in stock anywhere, anyway.
Things to keep in mind when looking for the best graphics card:
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NewsPoliticsThe SNP has been urged to use a 70 million recycling fund now amid claims more rats are on Scotlands streets.
Friday, 1st January 2021, 12:30 pm
Last year was a bumper one for rats, with numbers in Edinburgh soaring by 25 per cent due to a combination of lockdowns, vacant commercial property and poor waste management.
Many have now been forced to move into residential areas due to commercial food sources drying up.
The total number in the country is now estimated to be 15 million, with numbers soaring across different cities.
In Edinburgh, the estimated rat population is now 1,094,541 around two for every person.
Ministers had previously claimed they were setting aside the cash to improve local authority collection infrastructure, but have now been urged to use it now to fend off the vermin.
Shadow economy secretary Maurice Golden said: The SNPs decision to hoard this cash is only making the problems on Scotlands streets worse.
This is money that could help councils get out and collect more waste now.
That would have an immediate impact on street cleanliness, the quality of life across many communities and reducing the prevalence of rats.
The SNP announced this commitment months ago, yet still as we enter 2021 it hasnt been handed out to councils who so desperately need the money.
Its yet another example of the SNP hoping that warm words will make real problems go away.
It comes as it emerged 74 per cent of rats now carry a hybrid-resistance to common pest control poisons, which makes controlling an infestation even harder.
The recent 2019/20 Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use survey of rats showed three-quarters of rats in the UK carried a resistance gene to popular rodenticides, with 20 per cent super resistant.
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She said: More and more people in Edinburgh are seeing rats in the open this is a sign that numbers are very high.
"We are heading for a cold snap and rats are busy raiding food sources and bedding down calls for infestations are already increasing.
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Chesapeake-based R.A. Styron Heating & Air Conditioning has a longstanding tradition of providing excellent service to its customers. This is not surprising as they are one of the oldest and most reliable HVAC and plumbing services in and around the Chesapeake, Virginia area. Over the 67 years, the company has been in business, they have continued to improve on their old services and added newer ones into the mix to better meet their customers HVAC needs. In that time, this family-owned and operated business has also managed to establish deep roots within the local community.
The company representative, Tabitha, says, Over the years we have resisted the temptation to become part of a nationwide HVAC services provider. Its something that has just never fit our style. Thats because we firmly believe in taking a more personal approach when it comes to providing our customers with quality HVAC services. We feel this is one of the reasons why many of our customers have been using our services for decades and we are now on a first-name basis. For us, pride and caring have always been just as if not more important than our businesss bottom line. Our customers can rest assured that combining excellent workmanship, great customer service, and affordable pricing is a trend that will continue for us well into the foreseeable future.
Tabitha went on to say that over the years they have consistently added to their wide variety of Chesapeake HVAC services. They now do such things as supply and install some of the most energy-efficient and reliable Heating and air conditioning systems that are sold today. She added that they carry such trusted HVAC brands as Rheem, Ruud, York, and Lennox. The company representative also stated that they are very proud of how well-trained and experienced all of their heating, air conditioning, and plumbing techs are. She expanded upon this by saying that they are so good at what they do, their techs can even work on HVAC and plumbing systems that have been installed by their competitors. R. A. Styron Heating & Air Conditioning is also the area's geothermal heating and cooling experts and can supply, install, and repair any type of water heater.
Here are some glowing reviews that testify to the fact that the company has a history of satisfying both new customers and those that have been with them for many years. Longtime customer Bonnie Laibstain wrote, We have known the Styron family and used their services for over 26 years. Everyone has always been very polite, thorough, and professional. They have done many jobs over the years at our home. We use their spring/fall maintenance program to reduce problems throughout the year. They are a reliable, trustworthy, and fair company. More recent customer T. Phillips stated, A few years ago our HVAC system died on us in the middle of the scorching heat of the summer. After a day of calling around for estimates, we decided to go ahead and let Styron's crew replace it. They were reasonably priced and had availability the very next day. We have had them out to maintain that system ever since and had only one issue, which they promptly came out to repair under warranty. They now have a lifelong customer with us and we refer them to friends and family whenever we can! These reviews and others like them can be seen on their Google Maps Business Listing where they average a perfect 5-star rating.
Those who would like to get more information on the services that this Heating & Cooling Company in Chesapeake VA offers can contact them by phone, email, or by filling out the form thats found on the bottom of their websites homepage. Styron reminded that their customers can reach out to them for free HVAC installation or repair estimates and they also offer a complete customer satisfaction guarantee on all of their completed heating, air conditioning, and plumbing jobs. R. A. Styron Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. serves not only those in Chesapeake but also in the surrounding communities of Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.
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Smart devices took the focus in 2020, as our homes became our school classrooms and offices. The smart home trend which allows us to interact with devices is only set to get stronger in 2021 as the coronavirus and its mutations continue to upend our daily routines and keep the new standard as remote everything.
NoCamels scanned the internet to find Israeli smart devices and gadgets (and some home-based medical kits) that are catching global headlines and making our lives smart(er) no matter where we live.
Israels Sensibo, a company that offers smart air sensing and control solutions, was recently named a must-have on US tech news site Tech Crunchs 2020 smart home gift ideas list.
Think of the Sensibo as a smart thermostat for those who do not have a central heating/cooling unit. If a person has a window air conditioner, portable room heater, or modern heat pump any device that has a remote control the Sensibo will control the temperature, TechCrunchs Matt Burns wrote.
The smart home device that enables air conditioners to automate a persons heating or cooling needs, also features on Paste magazines 15 Best Gadgets of 2020.
AI artificial vision and hearing devices made by Israels OrCam won accolades across the world this past year. The company, headed by the founders of Mobileye, won aBest of Innovation awardin the accessibility category by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for its OrCam Read digital reader just this month.
The OrCam Read is a new class of assistive technology to support people with reading challenges, such as dyslexia, mild to moderate vision loss, reading fatigue, as well as for those who read large volumes of text.
This handheld Israeli device reads full pages or screens of text aloud from any printed or digital surface, including newspapers, books, product labels as well as computers and smartphones. It does this entirely offline, without requiring an internet connection, resulting in instant audio communication while ensuring data privacy.
The wearable tech devices that assist the visually and hearing impaired were also included on this US-recommended last-minute gift idea Christmas list.
COVID-19 has given a boost to the smart lock marketplace. With household spread among the most common paths to infection, the idea that the fewer high-touch surfaces you touch, the better. And door handles are among high-touch home surfaces.
The ENTR Mul-T-Lock, which lets you use your fingerprint, keys or app to open a door, is a smart lock with patented blue-and-white advanced technologies.
It was named one of the Best UK Smart Locks For 2020 by PCMag, who called it easy to install and one of the most versatile smart locks in our group.
The novel coronavirus gave a boost to all companies developing products to enable diagnosis and monitoring of different health factors at home and without visiting a doctors office.
Australians are using PixCell Medicals HemoScreen diagnostics device, an Israeli rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic system to monitor COVID19 patients remotely.
The HemoScreen is the first established and FDA-cleared hematology analyzer for POC use by non-technical users.This can minimize the spread of disease, particularly in the pandemic management reality in which we currently find ourselves, PixCell Medical CEO Dr.Avishay Bransky said in a statement.
We recognize the need to simplify real-time blood testing and are proud to work with NSW Health Pathology to increase accessibility to POC diagnostics, Dr. Branksy said.
The HemoScreen leverages AI and computer vision, combined with PixCells patented Viscoelastic Focusing technology, which causes cells to line up in a single cell plane for rapid analysis.
Israeli-founded company Nanit, a smart monitor to predict the growth pattern of an infant through camera tech, was named in New York Magazine among The Best Baby Monitors, According to Parent and Sleep Consultants.
The US-Israeli company combines computer vision, machine learning, and advanced camera sensors that measure a babys sleep cycle and breathing motion. In April, JVPs Fiona Darmon told NoCamels that the elderly population was snapping up this device as a way to bond with a grandchild while watching him sleep while the relative remained isolated at home.
Nanit is based in New York City and has its R&D office in Tel Aviv. While there are many monitoring apps out there, Nanit differentiates itself thanks to its data-tracking abilities and can also give sleep training tips.
COVID-19 gave a huge push to telehealth and telediagnosis. Earlier this year, Tyto Care received an additional $50 million in funding for the production of its remote medical testing devices due to surging demand and rapid telehealth adoption.
In September, the Israeli companys on-demand AI-powered telehealth solution received approval by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) with the company being given the green light to distribute its handheld devices to health organizations and consumers across Australia. By October, it offered an AI-powered diagnostic support solution for clinicians. The diagnostic tool was submitted to the FDA for clearance, expected in mid-2021.
The pandemic has accelerated the need for remote care, and we have seen firsthand the global surge in demand from health organizations, hospitals, and consumers for high-quality telehealth solutions, said Dedi Gilad, CEO, and co-founder of Tyto Care, With Tytos diagnosis support solution, we will be equipping clinicians to make better informed decisions from afar. We look forward to propelling telehealth and telediagnosis even further with other at-home diagnosis solutions to come.
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CLEVELAND, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Millennia Companies (Millennia) has closed on $27.5 million in financing for the acquisition and renovation of 131-units of affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities at Peace Lake Towers in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The rehabilitation includes a comprehensive renovation of the six-story, mid-rise apartment complex. Upon completion, residents will enjoy renovated one-bedroom apartments and amenities such as a community center, arts activity space, library, computer lab and fitness room.
For seniors and persons with disabilities, affordable housing is especially critical, says Frank T. Sinito.
The construction scope encompasses enhanced security features and upgraded heating, cooling, mechanical and electrical systems. Additionally, the plan calls for the installation of a new roof, windows, and doors. Inside, crews will install energy-efficient appliances and eco-friendly materials for countertops and cabinets.
"For seniors and persons with disabilities, affordable housing is critical. Since the supply of affordable housing for this population is declining while demand is increasing, we are proud to provide residents with quality housing and a community enriched with services," says Frank T. Sinito, Chief Executive Officer, The Millennia Companies.
Millennia anticipates that construction will begin in the coming weeks and take 14 months to complete. Crews will renovate vacant units first and relocate households onsite as the construction is completed in phases. Residents pay 30 percent of their income toward rent, and rent will remain affordable well into the future as it is subsidized for at least 20 years by a federal Project-Based Section 8 contract.
The following partners provided financing and resources for this transaction: RedStone (lender), Aegon (syndicator), Louisiana Housing Corporation (Bond and Tax Credit Issuer), the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Southwest Field Office and the City of New Orleans. Also engaged in this project are Marous Brothers (general contractor), Hooker DeJong, Inc. (architecture firm), Millennia Housing Development, Ltd. (developer), and Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. (management agent).
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The author is Head of Energy of the UN Development Programme (UNDP)
NEW YORK (IDN) The energy sector, still dominated by fossil fuels, is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. We know people and nations need reliable sources of energy to power hospitals and light schools, and to safely cook, heat or cool their homes. We know we need to switch to sustainable energy.
Yet despite progress, we are not on track to meet our climate goals and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 universal access to clean, affordable and reliable energy.
Much more needs to be done. But the clean energy solutions that can get us there exist, and there is growing momentum to make them political and investment priorities. Here are our five reasons to be optimistic.
1) Clean energy is a smart investment
Fossil fuels used to be less expensive than cleaner energy, but this is changing. Renewables are becoming more affordable every year, and some options are now cheaper than fossil fuels. The price of solar has decreased by 89 percent since 2010. It is now cheaper to go solar than to build new coal power plants in most countries, and solar is now the cheapest electricity in history. Amid an exceptionally challenging year, and despite suffering setbacks, the renewables sector has shown some resilience.
This fall in price, coupled with technological progress and the introduction of innovative business models, means we are now at a tipping point. Energy efficiency technologies can also deliver climate benefits. The right efficiency policies could enable the world to achieve more than 40 percent of the emissions cuts needed to even without new technology.
We now need massive investment from the public and private sectors. To help catalyse this, UNDP has developed the De-risking Renewable Energy Investment framework and supports countries to create an enabling environment for large scale clean energy investments.
2) There is growing momentum for carbon neutrality
Throughout the year countries have pledged to build back better, greener, fairer. With support from UNDPs Climate Promise, 115 countries committed to submitting enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions.
High-emitting economies such as China, Japan, South Korea, the UK and the EU have made net-zero commitments. The announcements at or just before the Climate Ambition Summit, together with those expected early next year, mean that countries representing around 65 percent of global CO2 emissions, and around 70 percent of the worlds economy, will commit to reaching net zero emissions or carbon neutrality. President-elect Joe Biden has announced that the United States will seek to rejoin the Paris Agreement early in his presidency.
These pledges now need to be translated into action. Yet at the time of writing, more than half of all public money committed to the energy sector as part of COVID-19 recovery packages in G20 countries are for fossil fuels. In 2019, US$500 billion was spent on fossil fuel subsidies. Ambitious commitments are a strong signal and a necessary first step towards reaching net-zero emissions. We now need to build on them.
3) Clean energy can power a green recovery that leaves no-one behind and is in line with the Paris Agreement
Clean energy is a win-win solution to recover from COVID-19. It can improve healthcare for the worlds poorest. A reliable supply of electricity is key for health centres to function. Our Solar for Health programme brings clean, reliable, and affordable energy to 900 health facilities in 13 countries. As COVID-19 vaccines - some needing to be stored at -70C - get rolled out, powering a sustainable and reliable cold chain will be critical.
Clean energy is also an engine for job creation. The energy transition can create 18 million jobs by 2030, even when accounting for the inevitable losses of fossil fuel jobs. Investing in renewables could create nearly three times as many jobs as investing in fossil fuels.
The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated momentum for healthier, greener cities. As the world is rapidly urbanizing, energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable cooling and heating, smart urban planning and sustainable transport options from electric vehicles to enabling walking and cycling -- are key for the future of cities.
4) Every year, tens of millions of people get clean energy
Between 2010 and 2018 411 million people gained access to clean electricity, and an additional 200 million to clean cooking technologies and fuels. This huge leap towards achieving SDG7 is life-changing for many. Sustainable energy is necessary to achieve nearly every other SDG.
Renewable energy systems such as solar mini-grids are good solutions to provide the affordable and reliable electricity communities need to power schools and health centres, and to support small businesses, sustainable agriculture and food security. Clean technologies and fuels for cooking can also improve gender equality.
However, population growth in some parts of the world offsets some of this progress. The number of people without electricity in sub Saharan Africa is projected to increase from around 580 million in 2018 to around 680 million in 2030. To accelerate action on energy, a new coalition launched by the Rockefeller Foundation with UNDP as founding member committed to end energy poverty by bringing sustainable energy to one billion people by 2030.
5) 2021 will be the year of global action for sustainable energy
In September 2021, for the first time in 40 years, the United Nations will host a High Level Dialogue on Energy. Organized by UN-Energy, this event will be instrumental for countries, businesses, civil society and international institutions to step up action on sustainable energy. UN-Energy co-chair and UNDP Administrator
Achim Steiner recently called for a reinforcement of global energy governance: We know clean energy can both deliver universal energy access and contribute to tackling the climate crisis. We know it can power a green recovery and the transition to a sustainable future. But we need to do more, we need to do it faster, and we need to do it togetherwe must join forces to step up action.
Phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to green economies is a monumental challenge. But the solutions exist. We need to finance them, to scale them up, to accelerate them. On top of existing partnerships such as the Climate Investment Platform, we will be announcing new initiatives early 2021 to make it happen. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Join us in making 2021 the year of global action for sustainable energy. [IDN-InDepthNews 03 January 2021]
Photo: Men install solar panels for a hospital in Yemen. UNDPs SPCRP project is equipping COVID-19 isolation centers with vital equipment such as solar energy panels. This allows the key healthcare facilities to function even with the chronic lack of electricity in the country. Photo: UNDP Yemen
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