Africa, Where 60% Are Without Power, Wants New Power -- Clean or Dirty

Renewable energy is in Africa's future. But coal and natural gas is the future for the power-starved continent. That message from energy ministers as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Monday came as officials also emphasized how deeply threatened the region is by climate change. But on a continent where 600 million people still lack access to basic energy services, one leader after another said tapping into new power -- clean or dirty -- is their top priority.

Africa, Where 60% Are Without Power, Wants New Power -- Clean or Dirty