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IPCC puts finishing touches to Fifth Assessment Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body established at the request of member governments in 1988 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)...

Michael Simire - July 3, 2013

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Shared value and sustainability

The concept of shared value entails policies and operating practices that enhance the competitiveness of a company while simultaneously advancing the economic and social...

Michael Simire - June 28, 2013

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Reactions trail Obama’s historic climate plan

Reactions have trailed plans unveiled on Tuesday by US President, Barack Obama, to combat climate change. Observers say that though the plan isn’t perfect, it...

Michael Simire - June 26, 2013

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Obama to take sweeping action on climate

President Obama will announce his intention to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing power plants, increase appliance efficiency standards and promote renewable energy development...

Michael Simire - June 24, 2013

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Barriers to energy efficiency in the Ivory Tower

Insufficient awareness and lack of capacity to promote best practices have been identified as key barriers to the development of energy efficiency in Nigeria....

Michael Simire - June 21, 2013

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Reducing food waste to sustain the environment

In the spirit of this year’s World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, the Lagos State Government has apparently taken up a campaign to address the...

Michael Simire - June 14, 2013

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World Bank: How climate change threatens Nigeria’s development

Though Nigeria appears to be on track to be among the world’s top 20 largest economies, climate change could however impact the country’s development...

Michael Simire - June 11, 2013

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Osuntogun at 70: How I emerged, fairing as an environmentalist

Adeniyi Osuntogun, environmentalist, former Director of the Leadership for Environment & Development (LEAD) in Nigeria and Professor of Agricultural Economics, recently clocked 70 years...

Michael Simire - June 8, 2013

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