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GEF calls for aggressive campaigns against plastic pollution

The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) on Thursday, May 31, 2018 urged the government, civil society organisations (CSOs) and relevant agencies in the environment sector...

Hamburg pioneers diesel vehicles ban in Germany

Hamburg on Thursday, May 31, 2018 became the first German city to impose a partial ban on diesel vehicles as part of the country’s...

HYPREP trains 35 youths for Ogoni clean-up

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has trained 35 youths as technical assistants to monitor clean-up of oil impacted sites in Ogoniland, an official...

NCF takes up campaign against plastic waste pollution

Ahead of the World Environment Day (WED), the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Monday, May 28, 2018 said it was raising awareness on plastic...

Kano earmarks N89m for dredging of drains

The Kano State Government has earmarked N89 million for dredging of drains and rivers in Kano in 2018 to prevent flooding. Commissioner for Environment in...

Group condemns killing of anti-pollution protesters in India

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has strongly condemned the killing of protesters in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. The residents of the area were protesting...

Rivers to establish tyres, waste recycling centres to curb soot pollution

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that the government is planning to establish a centre to recycle used tyres and organic waste...

First ‘plastic free’ label to help shoppers curb pollution

New “plastic-free” logo launched in Britain on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 will allow shoppers to identify products with plastic packaging, as companies come under...

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New report exposes Europe’s offshore wind infrastructure gaps

Europe’s offshore wind pipeline totals 411 GW across 386 projects, yet infrastructure gaps threaten delivery timelines. The bulk of...
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Green investment key to unlocking Africa’s potential amid climate challenges – Ethiopia’s Planning, Dev’t Minister

Unlocking green investment is vital for Africa, which has been emerging as a land of opportunity and hope for...

Feast of consequences: Why Nigeria should stop eating its ocean future

A dramatic scene unfolded in June 2024 on the shore of Okpoama Community in Brass Local Government Area of...

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New report exposes Europe’s offshore wind infrastructure gaps

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