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Balancing Gas and Renewables: A Pathway for Nigeria’s Energy Transition
- December 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
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No CommentsBalancing 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
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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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Tackling Nigeria’s Methane Challenge: A Path Forward from Port Harcourt’s Groundbreaking Workshop
- November 20, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: