Tag: Climate Change
Portugal reports over 1,000 heat-related deaths
Temperatures across drought-stricken Portugal surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) last week. Although they have dropped in the last few…
Nigeria to initiate legislation on climate change
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is working with the National Assembly to initiate legislation that will adequately address…
Lagos reiterates commitment to climate finance, mitigation
It is undeniable that human activities have warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land while rapid changes in the atmosphere and…
African youths must rise, demand action against climate change – Obasi
Obasi said his burning desire is to sensitize the youths to wake up to the reality of the danger climate…
Madagascar prays for rain
In some villages, the last proper rain was three years ago, in others, eight years ago or even 10 years…
Sweden to prioritise climate change awareness in Nigeria
The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria said awareness creation on issues about climate change remains a top priority, to proffer…
Climate change a big lie, climate is heating up
There’s a “heat dome” stretching over the Pacific Northwest, making it one of the hottest places. It is the brutal…
ABB urges greater adoption of high-efficiency motors
In a new whitepaper published recently, ABB has revealed a potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure…
New Zealand declares “climate emergency”
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared a “climate emergency” on Wednesday, telling parliament that urgent action was needed for…
Greta Thunberg donates to aid climate change victims
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday announced that a foundation she set up would donate 150,000 euros (175,000 dollars)…
Climate disruption nearing point of no return – UN Chief Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday said biodiversity was declining sharply and climate disruption “approaching a point of no…
10,000 join climate protest
About 10,000 people, according to police estimate, on Friday joined Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, at a protest in the…
Climate Change: Nigerian govt develops national framework
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja said it had developed a National Framework for the Application of Climate Services…
Greta Thunberg blows hot at World Economic Forum
Swedish Climate change activist, Greta Thunberg accused World's business and political leaders on Tuesday of “empty words and promises” that…
Climate change, present danger – UN Chief
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Monday, said that climate change was not only a long-term problem…
Photos: 8 signs in 2019 confirming climate change frighteningly real
Climate change is happening, it's real. And it's man made. Let doubters such as US President Donald Trump know: this…
Climate change: EU leaders reach deal on carbon neutrality
The European Union member states have agreed on a goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the European Union by 2050.
How tree planting can tackle climate change challenge
An Environmentalist, Mr Muhtari Amino-Kano, has described planting of trees as the only way to curb the effect of climate…
Climate Change: ACCF grants $1 Million to support Benin, Lesotho
The Africa Climate Change Fund has approved a project proposal for a total of $997, 524 to support Benin and…
Oyo Govt Raises Alarm over the Effects of Global Warming
Oyo State Government has called on Nigerians not to continue to ignore the natural warnings associated with global warming, as…
How consumption of livestock affects global warming
A University Don, Prof. Anthony Okonkwo, has called for the cutting down on the consumption of livestock products to mitigate…
British royal couple visits Pakistan’s mountainous areas
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited mountain communities in northern Pakistan to witness the devastating impact…
Khomas, Namibia is experiencing the worst drought in 90 years
Namibia is currently experiencing the worst drought in 90 years and is finding ways to deal with climate change and…
Climate change: Read Buhari’s parting shot in New York
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York gave some insights into the severe climate challenges confronting the country.
Climate protest: Go green or die, Indian students hit streets
Hundreds of Indian schoolchildren were on the streets on Friday in a fresh wave of rallies and events demanding action…
President Macron displeased with Thunberg’s action against France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised teen activist Greta Thunberg for lodging a complaint at the UN against France…
How climate change causes conflicts in Nigeria – Gen. Abdulsalami
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has attributed the rising conflicts in the country to the impact of climate…
Climate change: NiMet signs MoU with IBB University
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has formally signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja with the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida…
Climate experts meet in Monaco
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is meeting in Monaco on Friday to begin debate of a special report…
Abimbola Abikoye at Lagos Peace Talk says Climate and Peace: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Climate change, if approached strategically, can be a vehicle for peace, an opportunity to reset relationships between people and planet,…