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  • Women: The Arrowhead in the Fight Against Methane Emissions

    • September 12, 2024
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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
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  • Sicily’s Drought Crisis and Its Relation to Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis

    • July 29, 2024
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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
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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
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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:

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  • “Breaking the Thermometer: The Urgent Need for Methane Abatement in a Warming World”

    • July 12, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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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  • Open Letter Commending the Secretariat and Calling for Detailed Action Plans on Decade of Gas

    • July 1, 2024
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    We, the undersigned coalition of civil society organizations, commend the Federal Government and the Decade of Gas Secretariat (DoGAS) for the successful launch of the Decade of Gas website, a crucial platform outlining efforts against governments gas plans for 2021 to 2030, and disclosing the decarbonisation and gas supply strategies which will be implemented within

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  • Fighting Food Waste: How Individual Actions Can Combat Methane Emissions and Save Our Planet

    • June 13, 2024
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    Many people accuse governments of not doing enough to protect the environment against preventable methane emissions into the atmosphere.   Many advocacy groups are campaigning to reduce methane in the value chain of fossil fuels. In contrast, we, as individuals, have the power to make a significant difference. We can start by taking responsibility for

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  • Empowering Ibeno: CSOs Lead the Charge in Tackling Methane Emissions

    • May 18, 2024
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    In response to the pressing threat of methane emissions in Ibeno, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have launched a proactive campaign to educate and mobilize local communities. On a recent Friday, the Environmental Centre for Oil Spill and Gas Flaring (ECOSGF), the African Initiative for Transparency Accountability and Responsible Leadership (AFRITAL), and the Peace Point Development
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