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  • Arctic Carbon Emissions: What It Means for Nigeria

    • December 12, 2024
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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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  • 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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  • Prioritize Methane Abatement Now! Nigeria’s Path to a Greener Future

    • July 6, 2024
    • Posted by: Precious David
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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
    • Posted by: Precious David
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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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  • Empowering Ibeno: CSOs Lead the Charge in Tackling Methane Emissions

    • May 18, 2024
    • Posted by: Precious David
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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
    • Posted by: Precious David
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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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