Monthly Archives: September, 2020

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Russia to allocate $13bn for environment protection over three yrs

Russia is going to spend for the first time a whopping $13 billion (₽1 trillion) on environmental protection, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday,...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

Climate Change

UN, UK to host major global climate event on Paris Agreement anniversary

Plans to convene the world’s most ambitious climate leaders on December 12 – the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement – will be launched at the...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

Disaster Risk Management

Enugu sets up emergency response plan to mitigate flooding

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says the state has set up an emergency response plan to mitigate any incident of flooding. Ugwuanyi made this...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

Climate Change

Greta Thunberg donates sum to aid climate change victims in Africa

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 announced that a foundation she set up would donate €150,000 ($175,000) to assist people...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

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Niger Delta communities demand 13% oil, gas derivation funds

Host Communities of Nigeria Oil and Gas Producing Communities (HOSCoS) has appealed to the Federal Government to remit 13 per cent oil derivation fund ...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

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Airbus reveals new zero-emission concept aircraft

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

Health

Group takes tobacco advocacy to entertainment industry regulator

The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has taken its advocacy on dangers of smoking in movies and music videos to stakeholders in the industry. Last...

Michael Simire - September 23, 2020

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