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…