Yearly Archives: 2021

WHO, partners call for 30 km/h urban streets speed limit

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and its partners have called on policy makers to limit speeds to 30 kilometre per hour (km/h) on urban...

Govt reiterates commitment to restore mangrove in Ogoniland

The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to restoring mangrove in Ogoniland to improve lives in the communities. This is contained in a statement by Mr...

Egypt begins expansion of Suez Canal’s southern stretch

Egypt said it had begun dredging works for expanding the Suez Canal’s southern section to allow two-way traffic in the international man-made waterway. The country’s...

NASA congratulates China on successful landing of its spacecraft on Mars

NASA Associate Administrator Thomas Zurbuchen on Saturday, May 15, 2021 extended congratulations on the successful landing of China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft on the Mars surface. “Congratulations...

South-South communities count gully erosion losses

Some communities in parts of the South-South zone of Nigeria have decried the perennial economic and human loses arising through the devastating effects of...

Tony Erha: Rooting environmental consciousness in Edo media executives

It is a salient and current issue that truly deserves discussion, even on one of the very WhatsApp Media Forums or Platforms that this...

Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week provides boost for success at COP26

The Virtual Thematic Sessions of the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (LACCW2021) wrapped up on Friday, May 14, 2021, providing important...

Russia wants to ban commercial catch of whales, dolphins

Russia wants the ban of commercial capture of whales and dolphins, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced in Moscow. The head of the Russian government did...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...