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Tackling Nigeria’s Methane Challenge: A Path Forward from Port Harcourt’s Groundbreaking Workshop
- November 20, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
No CommentsRecent findings have placed Nigeria as Africa's second-largest methane emitter, trailing only Egypt. This sobering reality brought together environmental experts, academics, and stakeholders at a landmark workshop in Port Harcourt, organized by the Environmental Centre for Oil Spills and Gas Flaring (ECOSGF) and the African Initiative for Transparency, Accountability and Responsibility Leadership (AfriTAL). Understanding -
Tackling Methane Emissions in Nigeria: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach
- November 20, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
Nigeria is facing a critical challenge when it comes to methane emissions – a potent greenhouse gas that is 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in its ability to trap heat. As a major oil and gas producer, Nigeria grapples with significant methane releases from gas flaring, pipeline vandalism, and oil spills. But the
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The Role of Fossil Fuels in Intensifying Deadly Weather Events
- November 6, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
In the last two decades, some of the deadliest extreme weather events have been significantly intensified by the effects of fossil fuel emissions. According to recent analyses, climate change, driven by greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, has worsened events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. These greenhouse gases have heated our oceans and atmosphere, intensifying
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Women: The Arrowhead in the Fight Against Methane Emissions
- September 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
In the battle against climate change, methane emissions have become a growing concern, and experts are pointing to rural women as key players in reducing these emissions. With 45% of methane emissions being anthropogenic, primarily stemming from agricultural activities and waste mismanagement, the role of rural women, especially farmers, is increasingly recognized. Women in these -
Sicily’s Drought Crisis and Its Relation to Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis
- July 29, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
The authorities in Sicily are currently grappling with one of the worst droughts the region has experienced in decades. This crisis is threatening to severely impact the upcoming tourism season, a crucial sector for the island’s economy. The drought is described as one of the worst in decades, indicating an extraordinary weather event. The tourism
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Has China Reached Its Pollution Peak? What It Means for Nigeria and the World
- July 21, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
In recent years, a significant shift has been observed in China’s carbon emissions trajectory. The world’s largest emitter for most of the past two decades appears to be on the verge of plateauing its carbon output, a development with far-reaching implications for global climate action and developing nations like Nigeria. China’s Emissions Plateau: According
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Climate Crisis: South Asian Floods and Their Global Impact
- July 17, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
The recent devastating floods across South Asia serve as a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis and its far-reaching consequences. With over 200 lives lost and millions displaced, these events highlight the urgent need for global action on climate change. The torrential rainfall and subsequent flooding have wreaked havoc across several South Asian countries:
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“Breaking the Thermometer: The Urgent Need for Methane Abatement in a Warming World”
- July 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
The phrase “more heat, more often” has become an alarming reality as temperature records continue to shatter across the globe. This trend is not just a fleeting anomaly but a clear indicator of the accelerating climate crisis that demands urgent attention and action. In 2023, July was declared the hottest month ever recorded on Earth,
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Making Sustainable Food Choices: A Path to Environmental Preservation
- July 10, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
In today’s world, our food choices significantly impact the environment. The University of Sydney and Curtin University researchers have published a new book, “Food in a Planetary Emergency,” highlighting the need for a shift in our dietary habits to combat climate change and protect ecosystems. Food production is responsible for over 37% of global
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Prioritize Methane Abatement Now! Nigeria’s Path to a Greener Future
- July 6, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
In the global fight against climate change, a new battlefront has emerged: methane emissions. While carbon dioxide has long been the poster child for greenhouse gases, methane’s potent impact on global warming is finally getting the attention it deserves. With Nigeria setting ambitious targets to slash methane emissions, a recent workshop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom
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