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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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  • Uniting Forces Against Climate Threats: Insights from the Roundtable Discussion on Methane Abatement in Nigeria

    • April 10, 2024
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    In a bid to address the pressing issue of methane emissions and its far-reaching implications, a diverse group of stakeholders convened at the Visa Karena Hotel in Port Harcourt on April 9th, 2024. The event, themed “A Special Focus on Methane Emissions from Anthropogenic Sources,” brought together experts, government officials, civil society organizations, and media

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  • International Day of Zero Waste 2024: Addressing Methane Emissions from Waste

    • March 30, 2024
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    by: Engr. Oghenegare Emmanuel Eyankware The United Nation’s International Day of Zero Waste is a day set aside to highlight the criticality that lies in waste management and the absolute need to promote sustainable production and consumption patterns across the world. The establishment of this day was as a result of a resolution reached on
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  • Tackling Methane Emissions: A Vital Step Towards Sustainable Future in Nigeria

    • March 20, 2024
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    In the global fight against climate change, methane emissions have emerged as a critical yet often overlooked contributor to environmental degradation. While carbon dioxide (CO2) often takes center stage in discussions about greenhouse gases, methane (CH4) poses its own set of challenges, particularly in countries like Nigeria where its sources are multifaceted and deeply intertwined
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