‘5G will generate 7 billion tonnes of CO2’
By Adeyemi Adepetun Rolling out 5G could lead to a sharp increase in power consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report just published by France’s High Council on Climate (HCC). The report is no loony-tunes attack from the ‘5G causes COVID’ mad fringe…
Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they’re Safe to eat.
By CNN (CNN)The predator might soon become the prey if Florida scientists can confirm that Burmese pythons — an extremely invasive species in the Everglades — are safe for us to eat. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is collaborating with the Florida Department…
Tropical food farmers must grow more on less land, as climate policy shifts
As policies to curb climate change strengthen, palm oil, soybean and beef producers can’t count on forest land expansion, researchers say By Michael Taylor Tropical farmers will struggle to meet rising food demand unless they sustainably boost yields on the same land, with rising forest…
Imo govt. seeks FG’s intervention on N75bn erosion remedy –Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo says the state needs N75billion to remedy 360 identified erosion sites in the state. Uzodinma stated this to State House Correspondents, after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Friday. The governor, who…
The increasing Vulnerability of the Niger Delta By Paul Orie.
As I was settling down to comment on the pollution of several communities along the coastline of the Atlantic which rattled the residents of the affected communities of Bayelsa State, the riddle relating to the actual organization that caused the incident has not been resolved….
UNICEF appoints young Zimbabwean as climate advocate
UNICEF Zimbabwe has announced the appointment of Nkosilathi Nyathi (17) as a UNICEF Youth Climate Advocate to advance the climate and environment agenda in Zimbabwe. His role will also include mobilising other young people to join the fight against climate change. The appointment comes as…
FAO raises concern over purchase of antibiotics for animals, plants
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised concern over antibiotics used in animals and plants purchased off the counter in Nigeria without expert prescription. FAO says this is coupled with the absence of statutory legislation to restrict the use of antimicrobial as growth promoters. Mr….
Red Cross says global warming poses greater threat than COVID-19
International Committee of the Red Cross By Celine Castronuovo The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said in a report released Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic that global warming is an even “bigger catastrophe” that “has been building for many decades.”…
FG committed to end open defecation- Minister
The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to end open defecation in the country. Abubakar stated in Abuja on Thursday at a Ministerial Press Briefing held to commemorate the “2020 World Toilet Day” with the theme: “Sustainable…
158,000 people affected by Kebbi flooding – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 158,000 people were affected by flood in 18 local government areas of Kebbi State. The Team Leader of NEMA’s Emergency Operation Centre in Sokoto, Alhaji Tukur Abubakar, made the disclosure in Birnin Kebbi on Monday…
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