Tag:United Kingdom

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UK calls for greater global ambition as UN finds world warming faster than previously estimated

The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report published on Monday, August 9, 2021, on the science of...

Michael Simire - August 9, 2021

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UK competition sees companies turn waste into jet fuel

The UK Government has announced that eight companies have been shortlisted to receive a share of £15 million to develop first-of-a-kind production plants across...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2021

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Nigeria seeks UK, others support to tackle environmental challenges

The Federal Government on Monday, July 26, 2021 called on developed countries through their high commissions and embassies to support Nigeria in the implementation...

Michael Simire - July 26, 2021

Climate Change

UK bans combustion engine trucks by 2040 under Transport Decarbonisation Plan

The UK government has provided its most comprehensive plan yet for fully decarbonising transport by 2050 and plans to end sale of all combustion...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2021

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G7 powers fail to agree on date to stop burning coal

The G7 wealthy democracies have failed to agree on a timeline to end their use of coal for electrical power, an EU official said...

Michael Simire - June 13, 2021

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COP26: Nigeria, 22 others endorse joint ministerial statement on forest protection

The COP26 Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue has taken a significant step in bringing together over 20 countries to commit to protecting...

Michael Simire - May 30, 2021

Climate Change

UK secures G7 commitments to tackle climate change, halt biodiversity loss

The Climate and Environment Ministers of the G7, under UK leadership, have secured historic commitments which will put climate, biodiversity and the environment at...

Michael Simire - May 26, 2021

Climate Change