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Monthly Archives: January, 2019

Scientists call for action to save Antarctic ice sheet

The Antarctic ice sheets are under threat, a new research on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 led by New Zealand and U.S. scientists who call for...

Government canvasses more usage of renewable energy

The Director of Bi-resources Department, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Mr Abayomi Oguntunde, has canvassed for more usage of renewable energy to boost power...

Germany’s new packaging law to boost recycling, waste disposal transparency

Far-reaching new rules applicable to packaging disposal became operational from January 1, 2019 in Germany. The law states that significantly more packaging must be recycled, even as...

Boat made from plastic waste to sail along Africa’s coast, raise awareness about single-use plastic

A traditional dhow sailing boat made entirely from plastic trash collected from Kenya’s beaches and towns will make its maiden voyage from January 23 to February 7,...

Utilising cowpea for national nutritional enhancement

A recent review of the National Nutritional Report from 2003 to 2016 has shown that about 70 percent of children ages six to 23 months...

Boosting agricultural production via adoption of improved seeds

Recent advances in biotechnology have paved way for the development of hybrid seeds which are not only high-yielding but also resistant to pests, diseases and climate...

Report calls for expansion of irrigation projects in Africa

A new report is calling on the African governments to consider expanding irrigation projects since the continent has the potential to boost agricultural productivity. The study that...

China to collect samples from moon this year

China will launch an expedition to collect samples from the moon around the end of this year, a space official said on Monday, January 14, 2019,...

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SPP, DCR Ambassadors partner to drive climate education across Nigeria

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has signed a strategic partnership with the Ambassadors of Dialogue, Climate and...
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Kama Nkemkanma: Climate change, insecurity, and the Lake Chad Basin

The relationship between climate change and insecurity, particularly in developing countries, is often considered moot, as the topic remains...

BAN Toxics, community groups renew call to end plastic pollution 

 In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics has reaffirmed its commitment to...

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SPP, DCR Ambassadors partner to drive climate education across Nigeria

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has signed...

Kama Nkemkanma: Climate change, insecurity, and the Lake Chad Basin

The relationship between climate change and insecurity, particularly in...
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