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Monthly Archives: August, 2019

Changes to Endangered Species Act weaken wildlife protection

The US government has announced changes to the Endangered Species Act that observers believe will significantly weaken the protections on critical habitats and the vulnerable animals...

Youth Day: ‘Young people shouldn’t wait for invitation’ – UN Envoy

In commemoration of the 2019 International Youth Day, Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, has urged young people around the world not to...

Germany wants companies to pay for litter from single-use items

The German Environment Minister, Svenja Schulze, on Monday, August 12, 2019 announced plans to force companies that manufacture single-use disposable products, such as cigarettes or coffee...

Iowans support climate action as impacts hit home

Residents of the State of Iowa in the United States are worried about climate change and want their elected officials to reduce global warming and increase...

Why indigenous peoples are vital in resolving climate crisis

The annual International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples celebrated on Friday, August 9, 2019 has been described as an opportunity to highlight the role of...

Fishers want marine ecosystem rescued from corporate capture

An urgent need to save the marine ecosystem from corporate capture while restoring the livelihood and dignity of fishers has been underscored. The submission was made on...

How education helps to address climate change, by group

A non-governmental organisation, Norvergence, has said that education offers a valuable opportunity to address climate change. According to the group, education helps people understand, evaluate, and take actions...

NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains for Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains across the country on Monday, August 12, 2019. NiMet’s weather outlook on Sunday in Abuja predicted...

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Nigeria targets $2.5bn carbon credit investment by 2030

Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, says Nigeria targets $2.5 billion in high-integrity...
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GROW Project launched to drive green jobs, sustainable construction in Africa

The GROW Project – Construction Waste Remediation and Recycling Vocational Training in Sub-Saharan Africa has officially been launched, bringing...

Nigeria strengthening sub-national data to determine greenhouse gas inventories, adaptation reporting

Nigeria is strengthening its transparency framework, reliable sub national data to determine the quality of its national greenhouse gas...

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Nigeria targets $2.5bn carbon credit investment by 2030

Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN),...

GROW Project launched to drive green jobs, sustainable construction in Africa

The GROW Project – Construction Waste Remediation and Recycling...
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