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  • Carbon Capture: The New Gold Rush in Climate Tech

    • December 26, 2024
    • Posted by: Precious David
    • Category: Blog
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    The 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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