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Oil industry activities threaten 6.5m fishermen, says Bassey

Oil industry activities are threatening the livelihood of over 6.5 million people engaged in fishing-related activities in the Niger Delta, according to an environmentalist,...

Zero Emission Vehicle Challenge launched

Ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco in September 2018, states, regions, cities and international businesses groups and other NGOs are...

How illegal bunkering hurts the environment

The General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., Mr Esimaje Brikinn, said illegal bunkering has continued to cause significant damage to...

Studies say Delhi’s clean air plan might flop

In 2015, the Union ministry of environment, forests & climate change (MoEF&CC) had announced new emission norms for thermal power plants across India. For...

China no longer participating in start of aviation emissions deal

China has turned back on deal to curb emissions from international flights, with the country no longer listed as a participant in the agreement’s...

China releases three-year action plan for cleaner air

China’s cabinet on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 released a three-year action plan on air pollution control, solidifying a timetable and roadmap for improving air...

Environmental abuse blamed on dearth of public awareness

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says lack of public awareness is responsible for the growing environmental abuse in the country. Mr...

Benue urged to establish pollution control board

An environmentalist, Mr Victor Asobo, has urged the Benue State Government to establish a pollution control board to facilitate efforts to protect the environment...

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UN Climate Change calls for urgent action to scale up climate finance at African Ministerial Dialogue

UN Climate Change director, Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga, has reiterated the urgency of scaling up climate finance to support Africa’s adaptation...
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UNN provides evidence-informed policy advice to guide carbon markets framework

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has demonstrated commitment by providing evidence-informed policy advice...

Africa’s solar riches undermined by low investment – Gatete

UN under-secretary and Executive-Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Claver Gatete, has called for urgent reforms to...

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UN Climate Change calls for urgent action to scale up climate finance at African Ministerial Dialogue

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UNN provides evidence-informed policy advice to guide carbon markets framework

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