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COVID-19: WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this...

Egypt, US announce over $150m to aid Africa’s adaptation to climate change

At launch events held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, a major package of support of over $150 million...

Wildfires prompt evacuations in Turkey, US

Rescue workers evacuated a total of 1,025 people to safety from homes and hotels as a wildfire raged in the southern Turkish province of...

US formally indicates intention to quit Paris climate deal

The US on Friday, August 4, 2017 issued its first written notification that the country intends to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement climate...

US mayors commit to 100% renewable energy by 2035

Over 250 US mayors have committed to procure 100% renewable energy for their cities by 2035, thereby providing a significant boost to climate action. Interest...

Study clarifies how US cities, states can engage in climate action

President Donald Trump's stand notwithstanding, U.S. cities and states are increasingly seeking ways to play an active role in international climate change efforts. In...

Withdrawal from Paris Agreement: An overview

The announcement by the President of the United States in June 2017 that the US would withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement appears to...

Faith groups ask Trump to reconsider Paris accord pull-out

Faith-based organisations have called on U.S. President Donald Trump to give a second thought to his decision to pull the country out of the...

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Civil society vows enforcement as Santa Marta plants seeds of a fossil-free future

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels concluded in Santa Marta, Colombia, on Thursday, April 30, 2026,...
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May Day: CAPPA urges people-friendly reforms as workers face deepening cost-of-living crisis

As Nigeria marks International Workers' Day 2026 on Friday, May 1, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on...

Dangote Refinery recalls redeployed engineers

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described...

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Civil society vows enforcement as Santa Marta plants seeds of a fossil-free future

The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels...

May Day: CAPPA urges people-friendly reforms as workers face deepening cost-of-living crisis

As Nigeria marks International Workers' Day 2026 on Friday,...