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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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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

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