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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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...