Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
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Notable Quotes
"The Germans would never allow their top parks to be turned into industrial sites."
— Chris Brown , Celebrity
"That can have quite severe ramifications on the marine ecosystem that the penguins and other coastal birds rely on."
— Neil Shaw , Activist
"The south is where you have a co-location of fantastic wind and solar resources."
— Toni Beukes , Executive
"We're seeing new investments, new opportunities, new services and amenities that never would have come down to Lüderitz."
— Phil Balhao , Politician
Key People
Chris Brown is a US singer known for his controversial career and legal issues.
A representative of the Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds.
Former mayor of Lüderitz.
Head of environment, social and governance for Hyphen.
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