2024
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Carbon Capture: The New Gold Rush in Climate Tech
- December 26, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Blog
No CommentsThe race to pull carbon dioxide from our atmosphere has attracted some of the world’s deepest pockets, marking a vital shift in how we approach climate change solutions. While traditional emissions reduction remains crucial, the emerging field of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is drawing unprecedented attention and investment. In mid-2023, a remarkable gathering took
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How California’s Gas-Powered Car Ban Impacts Nigeria and the Global Climate Landscape
- December 23, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Blog
The recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) to allow California and 11 other states to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 marks a significant milestone in the global fight against climate change. While the policy directly targets greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, its ripple effects are expected to
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Balancing Gas and Renewables: A Pathway for Nigeria’s Energy Transition
- December 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
Balancing Gas and Renewables: A Pathway for Nigeria’s Energy Transition On November 25, 2024, a policy dialogue on sustainable energy transition took place at the Stratton Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja. Organized by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) and the Africa Initiative for Transparency Accountability and Responsible Leadership (AfriTAL), the event explored the interplay between Nigeria’s
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Arctic Carbon Emissions: What It Means for Nigeria
- December 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
The Arctic, once a symbol of climate stability, is undergoing a profound transformation. Wildfires and thawing permafrost are now causing the region to release more carbon dioxide (CO2) than it absorbs, an alarming reversal that has not occurred for thousands of years. While these changes are geographically distant from Nigeria, their implications are global and
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The Arctic’s Carbon Shift: A New Era of Atmospheric Change
- December 11, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
For thousands of years, the Arctic has served as one of the planet’s most reliable carbon sinks. The permafrost—a layer of frozen soil and organic material—locked away vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, preventing them from entering the atmosphere. However, the narrative of the Arctic as a climate stabilizer is shifting dramatically. Due
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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
Recent 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