environmental policy
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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
No CommentsThe 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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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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“Breaking the Thermometer: The Urgent Need for Methane Abatement in a Warming World”
- July 12, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
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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Prioritize Methane Abatement Now! Nigeria’s Path to a Greener Future
- July 6, 2024
- Posted by: Precious David
- Category: Uncategorized
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