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Yearly Archives: 2023

EU agrees to phase out most combustion engine vehicles from 2035

European Union ministers have approved a contested plan to only register new cars and vans with internal combustion engines from 2035 if they run...

Buhari inaugurates oil exploration in Nasarawa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, inaugurated the first oil drilling of the Ebenyi-A Exploration Well located in the Middle Benue Trough...

When Rivers, Akwa Ibom communities told tales of oil pollution, environmental degradation

Oil and gas extraction activities in Nigeria are often accompanied by routine gas flaring and oil spills. The resulting pollution has added to the...

Activists want first Loss and Damage Fund meeting to target delivering operational fund by COP28

As the first meeting of the Transitional Committee of the Loss and Damage Fund commenced on Monday, March 27, 2023, in the Egyptian desert...

Nigeria, Cameroon plan trans-boundary heritage site to protect endangered species

Nigeria and Cameroon are planning to establish a world heritage site for the protection of endangered species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and elephants...

Two climate activists to be held for blocking Hamburg bridge

Two Last Generation climate activists are to be held in custody for 10 days after blocking a major bridge across the Elbe River, police...

UNIDO collaborates with stakeholders to implement waste-to-wealth project

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is collaborating with the Japanese government, European Union (EU) and African Development Bank (AfDB) to implement a...

FAO renews commitment to food security, building resilience in North East

The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has renewed its commitment to supporting food security and building of locals resilience in...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...
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